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petition
noun(pe-ti-tion)
an earnest request : entreaty
petition
noun(pe-ti-tion)
a formal written request made to an official person or organized body (such as a court)
petition
noun(pe-ti-tion)
a document embodying such a formal written request
petition
verb(pe-ti-tion)
to make a request to : solicit
petition
verb(pe-ti-tion)
to make a request; especially : to make a formal written request
petition
noun(pe-ti-tion)
a petition that supports or advocates positions or actions counter to those supported or advocated in another petition : an opposing petition

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