petition (n.)

  1. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

    [ Syn: request , postulation ]

  2. reverent petition to a deity

    [ Syn: prayer , orison ]

    petition (v.)

  1. write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing

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