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petition

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Noun

reverent petition to a deity

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

Verb

write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing

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Synonyms:
prayer orison request postulation

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Words contain "petition" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
petition prayer freedom of assembly seconder decree nisi orison memorial petitionary presenter supplication more...

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