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petitioning

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb petition has 1 sense
  1. petition - write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
    --1 is one way to
    request, bespeak, call for, quest
    Derived forms: noun petition1, noun petitioner2
    Sample sentence:
    They petition to move

Definitions from the Web

Petitioning

Definition

Petitioning is the act of making a formal request or appeal to an individual, organization, or government body, usually to address a specific concern or issue.

Part of Speech

Noun

Sense 1

Definition

The act of formally requesting something, typically in writing.

Sample Sentence

He submitted a petitioning letter to the city council, requesting them to allocate more funding towards public parks.

Sense 2

Definition

The act of showing support or opposition towards a cause through the collection of signatures on a written document.

Sample Sentence

The student organization started a petitioning campaign to raise awareness about environmental conservation.

Usage

Petitioning can be commonly seen in activism, legal processes, contract negotiations, and government affairs.

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