1pe·ti·tion 
/pəˈtɪʃən/ noun
plural pe·ti·tions /pəˈtɪʃən/ noun [count] 1 : a written document that many people sign to show that they want a person or organization to do or change something
▪ They collected 2,000 signatures on a petition demanding that women be allowed to join the club. ▪ Would you like to sign our petition? 2 a : a formal written request made to an official person or organization
▪ We presented a petition to the legislature to change the law.
b law : a formal written request to have a legal case decided by a court
▪ She filed a petition for divorce. ▪ They've denied your petition. [=the court will not hear your case] 3 formal : a prayer or request to God or to a very powerful person or group
▪ We ask you to hear our petition.
▪ They collected 2,000 signatures on a petition demanding that women be allowed to join the club. ▪ Would you like to sign our petition?
▪ We presented a petition to the legislature to change the law.
b law : a formal written request to have a legal case decided by a court
▪ She filed a petition for divorce. ▪ They've denied your petition. [=the court will not hear your case]
▪ We ask you to hear our petition.
