Petition
Pronunciation: /pəˈtɪʃən/
Petition (noun)
- A written request signed by many people asking for change or action.
- A formal document asking a court to do something.
Examples
- The community signed a petition to improve the park.
- A petition was submitted to lower the speed limit.
Common collocations: sign a petition, submit a petition, online petition, file a petition, draft a petition
Petition (verb)
- To make a formal request to someone in authority.
Examples
- They petitioned the council for better facilities.
- Residents petitioned to stop the construction project.