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Synonyms & Similar Words
appeal
request
plea
application
proposal
submission
supplication
entreaty
solicitation
invitation
bid
motion
suggestion
recommendation
complaint
grievance
protest
objection
remonstrance
expostulation
lamentation
plaint
requiem
invocation
imploration
intercession
mediation
arbitration
negotiation
Meaning of Petition
A formal request to a authority or organization.
Definitions
- A formal written request to a authority or organization, typically having a specific objective or purpose.
- * A document signed by a large number of people demanding some action or change from a government, organization, or person.
Etymology of Petition
The word "petition" originates from the Old French word "petiton," meaning "request" or "petition," which is derived from the Latin word "petitionem," meaning "a asking" or "a requesting."
Historically, the term has been used to describe formal requests to authorities, including monarchs, governments, and other institutions, and has evolved to encompass a wide range of contexts, including legal, political, and social applications.
Example Uses
- The group started a petition to save the local park from being sold to a private developer.
- * The company received a petition from its employees requesting better working conditions.
- * The petition to overturn the decision was signed by thousands of people.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rejection
refusal
denial
dismissal
rejection
veto
prohibition
ban
exclusion
opposition
resistance
defiance
disobedience
noncompliance
disregard
ignoring
neglect
oversight
omission