Definition of Petition
Petition
pe·ti·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a formal written request made to an official body, that is typically signed by many people;
e.g. We ask you to sign our petition.
(verb)
to make a formal request to an authority;
e.g. The petitioned the county officials to allow them to renovate the abandoned building.
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