noun🔗ShareA formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures."The students started petitions to ask the principal to change the school lunch menu. "politicsgovernmentrightlaworganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause."The students presented their petitions to the principal, hoping the large number of signatures would convince her to extend library hours. "politicsgovernmentrightdemandsocietylawmoralactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA formal written request for judicial action."The students submitted petitions to the principal requesting a longer lunch break. "lawgovernmentpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA prayer; a supplication; an entreaty."The child's whispered petitions to God asked for her sick grandmother to get better. "religiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
