petitioned

Meanings

• The act of requesting or appealing for something.

  - "The townspeople petitioned the king for a new road."
  - "She petitioned the court for a restraining order."

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Variants

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petition , petitioned , petitioning , petitions

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'peticion', which means 'supplication' or 'request'.

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1. Protest: A public demonstration or expression of dissent or objection to something. Protests can take many forms, including marches, rallies, sit-ins, boycotts, and social media campaigns. Protests can be peaceful or violent, and they can be organized by individuals or groups, and they can be focused on a wide range of issues, including social justice, human rights, environmental protection, political reform, and economic equality.

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Culture

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In Western culture, petitioning is often seen as a formal and respectful way to express one's grievances or requests to those in power. Petitions have been used throughout history to bring about social, political, and legal change.

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