Definitions
write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
Word origin
From Middle English, borrowed from Old French peticiun, from stem of Latin petitio, petitionem (“a request, solicitation”), from petere (“to require, seek, go forward”).
Used in a sentence
“We're looking to get 10,000 people to sign the petition to have the bird colony given legal protection.”
“a petition to aid”
“a petition to God for courage and strength”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Formal request”8 letters
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