Vocabulary Entry

petition

|noun • verb

noun

A formal request or appeal made to an authority.

Example Sentences

"The citizens submitted a petition to change the local law."

"She gathered signatures for the petition to protect the park."

"The petition was addressed to the city council."

verb

Example Sentences

"They plan to petition the government for more funding."

"She decided to petition the school board for a new playground."

"He will petition the court to reconsider the ruling."