petitioned

[US]/pəˈtɪʃ.ənd/
[UK]/pəˈtɪʃ.ənd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to make a formal request or appeal; to request or apply to a court

Phrases & Collocations

petitioned for change

petitioned the court

petitioned the government

petitioned for justice

petitioned for help

petitioned for rights

petitioned the board

petitioned for support

petitioned against war

petitioned for freedom

Example Sentences

the citizens petitioned the government for better public services.

they petitioned the court to reconsider the verdict.

the organization petitioned for environmental protection laws.

residents petitioned against the construction of the new highway.

she petitioned her school for more funding for art programs.

the community petitioned for a new playground in the park.

they petitioned the council to address the issue of homelessness.

activists petitioned for the release of political prisoners.

the students petitioned the administration for more flexible hours.

we petitioned the local authorities to improve road safety.

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