Petition
noun
A formal written request, often signed by many people, asking for something from a government or other authority.
They started a petition to stop the new building project.
Often appears as...
- sign a petition
- start a petition
verb
To make a formal written request to a government or other authority.
The group petitioned the government to protect the rights of animals.
Often appears as...
- petition for
- petition against
noun
A request made to God in a religious service.
The priest read the petition before the congregation in the church.
Often appears as...
- prayer petition
- write a petition
noun
A formal written request, often signed by many people, asking for something from a government or other authority.
They started a petition to stop the new building project.
Often appears as...
- sign a petition
- start a petition
verb
To make a formal written request to a government or other authority.
The group petitioned the government to protect the rights of animals.
Often appears as...
- petition for
- petition against
noun
A request made to God in a religious service.
The priest read the petition before the congregation in the church.
Often appears as...
- prayer petition
- write a petition
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Social Influence
Petitions often reflect public opinion and seek to persuade authorities by showing widespread support.
The petition garnered thousands of signatures, indicating strong community support.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Request
Petitions are formal; they follow specific formats and sometimes require a minimum number of signatures.
Their petition followed protocol, including a clear statement of purpose and supporting signatures.
Pro Tip 3/3Action Motivation
Petitions aim to provoke change or action from authorities, not just to express an opinion.
The petition called for immediate legislative reform.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Influence
Petitions often reflect public opinion and seek to persuade authorities by showing widespread support.
The petition garnered thousands of signatures, indicating strong community support.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Request
Petitions are formal; they follow specific formats and sometimes require a minimum number of signatures.
Their petition followed protocol, including a clear statement of purpose and supporting signatures.
Pro Tip 3/3Action Motivation
Petitions aim to provoke change or action from authorities, not just to express an opinion.
The petition called for immediate legislative reform.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Influence
Petitions often reflect public opinion and seek to persuade authorities by showing widespread support.
The petition garnered thousands of signatures, indicating strong community support.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Request
Petitions are formal; they follow specific formats and sometimes require a minimum number of signatures.
Their petition followed protocol, including a clear statement of purpose and supporting signatures.
Pro Tip 3/3Action Motivation
Petitions aim to provoke change or action from authorities, not just to express an opinion.
The petition called for immediate legislative reform.
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Our campaign to ban...
And together with them, we started a multi-layered approach, based on an on- and off-line signature petition, educational and inspirational presentations at schools and we raise general awareness at markets, festivals, beach clean-ups. And last but not least, we distribute alternative bags, bags like net bags, recycled newspaper bags
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How is power divided in...
and what authority each branch of government has over its citizens. Besides voting, chances are that some time in your life you'll be called upon to participate in your government, whether it is to serve on a jury, testify in court, or petition your Congress person to pass or defeat an idea for a law. By knowning the branches,
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Juliet Eilperin: Demon...
ironic petition on behalf of the Sharks of Africa basically saying please keep up the slave trade because otherwise we're gonna run out of food to eat and so you know in all these ways sharks were seen as you know these negative creatures that we're preying on you know whether with slaves or sailors people
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Eating Gorillas PIPE Ape...
petition with two million signatures being delivered to the European Parliament calling for action the cause has been taken up by the conservation world's leading figures eating chimpanzees and gorillas make no moral ethical or conservation sense we are largely they they are largely us I think
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A Saudi woman who dared...
"No, I'm leaving today." Outside the jail, the whole country went into a frenzy, some attacking me badly, and others supportive and even collecting signatures in a petition to be sent to the king to release me. I was released after nine days.
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Making data free for...
their own started a petition to ask their local phone companies to provide Wikipedia for free and I'm going to show you a video of these kids which i think is pretty amazing every time they show this at the office somebody has to leave
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Is there a difference...
than collective production. A few brave painters, who for many centuries, had been paid by the square foot, successfully petitioned their patrons to pay them on the basis of merit instead. Within a single generation,
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Michael Anti: Behind the...
really changing Chinese mindsets and Chinese life. For example, they give the voiceless people a channel to make your voice heard. We had a petition system. It's a remedy outside the judicial system,
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A global movement to...
We leveraged a network of doctors on social media to raise awareness and started a petition targeted at the WHO. For two weeks, our members spread the word digitally and on the streets,
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How to rob a bank (from...
the honest appraisers got together a formal petition begging the federal government to act, and the industry to act, to stop this epidemic of appraisal fraud.
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Our campaign to ban...
And together with them, we started a multi-layered approach, based on an on- and off-line signature petition, educational and inspirational presentations at schools and we raise general awareness at markets, festivals, beach clean-ups. And last but not least, we distribute alternative bags, bags like net bags, recycled newspaper bags
Video examples
How is power divided in...
and what authority each branch of government has over its citizens. Besides voting, chances are that some time in your life you'll be called upon to participate in your government, whether it is to serve on a jury, testify in court, or petition your Congress person to pass or defeat an idea for a law. By knowning the branches,
Video examples
Juliet Eilperin: Demon...
ironic petition on behalf of the Sharks of Africa basically saying please keep up the slave trade because otherwise we're gonna run out of food to eat and so you know in all these ways sharks were seen as you know these negative creatures that we're preying on you know whether with slaves or sailors people
Video examples
Eating Gorillas PIPE Ape...
petition with two million signatures being delivered to the European Parliament calling for action the cause has been taken up by the conservation world's leading figures eating chimpanzees and gorillas make no moral ethical or conservation sense we are largely they they are largely us I think
Video examples
A Saudi woman who dared...
"No, I'm leaving today." Outside the jail, the whole country went into a frenzy, some attacking me badly, and others supportive and even collecting signatures in a petition to be sent to the king to release me. I was released after nine days.
Video examples
Making data free for...
their own started a petition to ask their local phone companies to provide Wikipedia for free and I'm going to show you a video of these kids which i think is pretty amazing every time they show this at the office somebody has to leave
Video examples
Is there a difference...
than collective production. A few brave painters, who for many centuries, had been paid by the square foot, successfully petitioned their patrons to pay them on the basis of merit instead. Within a single generation,
Video examples
Michael Anti: Behind the...
really changing Chinese mindsets and Chinese life. For example, they give the voiceless people a channel to make your voice heard. We had a petition system. It's a remedy outside the judicial system,
Video examples
A global movement to...
We leveraged a network of doctors on social media to raise awareness and started a petition targeted at the WHO. For two weeks, our members spread the word digitally and on the streets,
Video examples
How to rob a bank (from...
the honest appraisers got together a formal petition begging the federal government to act, and the industry to act, to stop this epidemic of appraisal fraud.
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Quote examples
Elijah Kelley
American Actor
Party Up' is like 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' crossed with 'House Party.' It's basically about this kid, my character, who's this smooth, intelligent kid who's petitioning to throw this big end-of-the-year-bash house party, and so he goes and manipulating different people and ruining lives. He somewhat has a selfish heart, but he's a nice guy.
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Ellen G. White
American Writer
Ministers should not pray so loud, and long, as to exhaust the strength. It is not necessary to weary the throat and lungs in prayer. God's ear is ever open to hear the heart-felt petitions of his humble servants, and he does not require them to wear out the organs of speech in addressing him.
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James Otis
American Lawyer
I have accordingly considered it, and now appear not only in obedience to your order, but likewise in behalf of the inhabitants of this town, who have presented another petition, and out of regard to the liberties of the subject.
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Woodrow Wilson
American President
Business underlies everything in our national life, including our spiritual life. Witness the fact that in the Lord's Prayer, the first petition is for daily bread. No one can worship God or love his neighbor on an empty stomach.
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Blase J. Cupich
American Clergyman
The open and generous nature of the American people has the capacity to astonish and push boundaries. We crowdfund, sign petitions, dump buckets of ice on ourselves, and embrace new ways of relating to our environment.
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Hernan Cortes
Spanish Leader
Thus they have an idol that they petition for victory in war; another for success in their labors; and so for everything in which they seek or desire prosperity, they have their idols, which they honor and serve.
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Rodney Frelinghuysen
American Politician
I have been pleased to receive petitions from groups that seek a range of new gun control measures and groups and individuals who believe additional laws are unnecessary or unwise.
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Howard Rheingold
American Critic
I think e-mail petitions are an illusion. It gives people the illusion that they're participating in some meaningful political action.
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Vincent McNabb
Irish Clergyman
St. Thomas is right. The essential prayer is the prayer of petition.
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Shane MacGowan
Irish Musician
Petitions are ridiculous.
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Elijah Kelley
American Actor
Party Up' is like 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' crossed with 'House Party.' It's basically about this kid, my character, who's this smooth, intelligent kid who's petitioning to throw this big end-of-the-year-bash house party, and so he goes and manipulating different people and ruining lives. He somewhat has a selfish heart, but he's a nice guy.
Quote examples
Ellen G. White
American Writer
Ministers should not pray so loud, and long, as to exhaust the strength. It is not necessary to weary the throat and lungs in prayer. God's ear is ever open to hear the heart-felt petitions of his humble servants, and he does not require them to wear out the organs of speech in addressing him.
Quote examples
James Otis
American Lawyer
I have accordingly considered it, and now appear not only in obedience to your order, but likewise in behalf of the inhabitants of this town, who have presented another petition, and out of regard to the liberties of the subject.
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Woodrow Wilson
American President
Business underlies everything in our national life, including our spiritual life. Witness the fact that in the Lord's Prayer, the first petition is for daily bread. No one can worship God or love his neighbor on an empty stomach.
Quote examples
Blase J. Cupich
American Clergyman
The open and generous nature of the American people has the capacity to astonish and push boundaries. We crowdfund, sign petitions, dump buckets of ice on ourselves, and embrace new ways of relating to our environment.
Quote examples
Hernan Cortes
Spanish Leader
Thus they have an idol that they petition for victory in war; another for success in their labors; and so for everything in which they seek or desire prosperity, they have their idols, which they honor and serve.
Quote examples
Rodney Frelinghuysen
American Politician
I have been pleased to receive petitions from groups that seek a range of new gun control measures and groups and individuals who believe additional laws are unnecessary or unwise.
Quote examples
Howard Rheingold
American Critic
I think e-mail petitions are an illusion. It gives people the illusion that they're participating in some meaningful political action.
Quote examples
Vincent McNabb
Irish Clergyman
St. Thomas is right. The essential prayer is the prayer of petition.
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Shane MacGowan
Irish Musician
Petitions are ridiculous.
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