petition

pe-ti-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority for a specific cause.

  2. 2.

    A formal application made to a court or authority requesting judicial action.

  3. 3.

    (verb) To make or present a formal request to an authority.

Forms

plural: petitions

Related words

See also: appeal, application, request
Synonyms: appeal, application, plea, request

Etymology

From Latin petitio meaning "a request, seeking," from petere meaning "to seek, request."