petition

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petition noun

A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.
A formal written request for judicial action.
A prayer; a supplication; an entreaty.

petition verb

To make a request to, commonly in written form.“The villagers petitioned the council to demolish the dangerous building.”

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