petition
ਪਟੀਸ਼ਨ
definition
verb
Americans who moved west petitioned Congress for admission to the Union as states
make or present a formal request to (an authority) with respect to a particular cause.
noun
she was asked to sign a petition against plans to build on the local playing fields
a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.
example
Under the rule of four, the 'petition' for a writ of certiorari will be granted.
So far 260 people have signed a 'petition' against the plans because they feel development would destroy a green space at the heart of the town.
The 'petition' for a writ of habeas corpus at issue in this case was filed on Hamdi's behalf by his father.
But residents who turned out in force at the meeting and signed a 'petition' against the plan said they were devastated by the decision.
she was asked to sign a 'petition' against plans to build on the local playing fields
They want the Supreme Court to overturn the decision and have submitted a 'petition' for a writ of certiorari.
The news comes after thousands of local people signed a 'petition' protesting over plans to sell Altrincham ice rink for housing.
On the fourth day, she rises, and writes a 'petition' to the higher authorities claiming her right to work as an ordinary state official.
More than a fifth of medical doctors have signed a 'petition' stating they will not transmit data to the database.
the Act allowed couples to 'petition' for divorce after one year of marriage
Among its early actions was to 'petition' the authorities for a separate Jewish burial ground.
The shaman is about to perform a cha-chac ceremony: a 'petition' to the god, Chac, to send rain.
a divorce 'petition'
Access to a court through a 'petition' for a writ of habeas corpus is among the most fundamental democratic rights of humanity.
All fifty states have statutes granting grandparents, and sometimes other third parties, the right to 'petition' a court for visitation with children - even when the parents object.
In the 'petition' for divorce, Kimberley claims spousal support of $20,000 per month.
In an atmosphere of mounting resentment, more than 1,000 people have signed a 'petition' against the plans.
Verse eight declares the defeat of the foul foe and verse nine is a concluding 'petition' to the God of Israel.
More than 700 people have signed a 'petition' opposing plans to drill for oil close to homes on a farmland site in Hampshire.
The most fundamental of these guarantees - and one of the cornerstones of democratic rights worldwide - is the right to 'petition' a court for a writ of habeas corpus.
This High Court order was challenged in a writ 'petition' filed in the apex court.
In response, Mainali's lawyers submitted a 'petition' to the high court urging it to make a decision as soon as possible.
Public representatives hope thousands of people will sign a 'petition' aimed at saving the station from closing at night.
We'll be launching a 'petition' where people can sign up to demand global trade justice. It's a bigger issue than many people in government realise.
The divorce 'petition' was not defended, and on 14 March 2000, her husband was granted a decree absolute of divorce.
More than 500 people have signed a 'petition' calling for the plans to be thrown out and the land left untouched.
Angry cabbies serving York rail station are flocking to sign a 'petition' against plans to make them wear clip-on ties.
The surgery had 350 registered patients and 186 people signed a 'petition' against plans to shut it down.
The pair filed a 'petition' in B.C. Supreme Court, asking for a judicial review of the bishop's decision to fire them.
she was asked to sign a 'petition' against plans to build on the local playing fields
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