Petitions Meaning in English
word · lemma: petition
Definition
Formal written requests made to an authority, often signed by many people, asking for a change or action. Can also refer to legal documents submitted to a court.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal or legal contexts, especially 'file a petition', 'sign petitions'. A 'petition' can be online or on paper. Plural used for talking about multiple requests or campaigns. Not the same as 'application' (which is for asking to receive something, not to change a rule).
Example Sentences
People signed several petitions to change the law.
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The court received many petitions last year.
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We started two new petitions this month.
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Online petitions have made it easier for people to support causes from home.
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She spends her weekends collecting signatures for environmental petitions.
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Though their petitions were ignored at first, they kept trying until they got results.
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