| Front | petition |
|---|---|
| Back | noun, verb BrE /pəˈtɪʃn/NAmE /pəˈtɪʃn/ noun 1 ~ (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 stha petition against experiments on animals The workers are getting up (= starting) a petition for tighter safety standards. Councillors were presented with a petition calling for more money to be spent on policing the area. 2 (law) an official document asking a court to take a particular course of actiona bankruptcy petition Her husband has already filed a petition for divorce. 3 (formal) a formal prayer to God or request to sb in authority verb 1 [intransitive, transitive] to make a formal request to sb in authority, especially by sending them apetition~ for/against sthLocal 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. 2 [intransitive, transitive] ~ (sb) (for sth)| ~ sb/sth to do sth to formally ask for sth in courtto petition for divorce |
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