Petition — synonyms, definition

1. petition (Noun)

action allegation appeal application assertion asseveration avowal benediction bid blessing claim counterclaim entreaty grace invocation lawsuit litigation motion orison overture • • •

petition (Noun) — A formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority.

petition (Noun) — Reverent petition to a deity.

petition (Noun) — (law) a formal written request for judicial action.

petition (Noun) — A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.

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2. petition (Verb)

address adjure appeal apply apply to ask beckon beg beseech call forth contest deposit draft entreat examine file implore incite inquire interrogate • • •

petition (Verb) — Write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing.

bespeak call for quest request supplicate