/pəˈtɪʃn/
pe·ti·tion
BrE /pəˈtɪʃn/
NAmE /pəˈtɪʃn/
~ (against/for sth)
a written document signed by a large number of people that asks sb in a position of authority to do or change sth
a petition against experiments on animals
The workers are getting up (= starting) a petition for tighter safety standards.
(law)
an official document asking a court to take a particular course of action
(formal)
a formal prayer to God or request to sb in authority
pe·ti·tion
BrE /pəˈtɪʃn/
NAmE /pəˈtɪʃn/
[I, T]
to make a formal request to sb in authority, especially by sending them a petition
~ for/against sth
Local residents have successfully petitioned against the siting of a prison in their area.
~ sb/sth (for sth)
The group intends to petition Parliament for reform of the law.
~ sb/sth to do sth
Parents petitioned the school to review its admission policy.
[I, T]
~ (sb) (for sth) |
~ sb/sth to do sth
to formally ask for sth in court
to petition for divorce