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petitioning


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of requesting something formally, typically a written, signed application or supplication to an entity or person in authority.

  • Noun

    The state of requesting or appealing for something.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with petitioning
petition , sensation , station , relation , education , cooperation , relation , devotion , emotion , motion , devotion , donation
Variants
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petition , petitioned , petitioning , petitions
Forms
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petitioned, petitioning, petitions


Etymology
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Derived from Old French 'peticion', from the Latin 'petitionem' (noun) meaning 'a asking, a supplication'.


Trivia
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  1. The first known petition was recorded in ancient Egypt around 2000 BC.

  2. The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is one of the most famous petitions in history.

  3. The US Constitution grants the right to petition the government in the First Amendment.


Related Concepts
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  1. Protest: Protest and petitioning are related concepts, both being means of expressing dissatisfaction or opposition to something. While protest often involves public demonstrations or actions, petitioning is more formal and often involves written requests to those in power.

  2. Lobbying: Lobbying and petitioning are also related concepts, both involving attempts to influence decision-makers. While lobbying typically involves direct communication with decision-makers or their representatives, petitioning involves more formal, written requests.


Culture
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Petitioning has been used throughout history as a means of expressing grievances or requesting redress from those in power. It has been a significant tool in political activism and social change, from ancient Greece and Rome to modern-day campaigns and online petitions.

How to Memorize "petitioning"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine someone holding up a signed petition, or imagine yourself writing out a petition and signing it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of making a formal request, or with the image of a petition being signed and collected.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Please Petition: Plea for something, Express your desire, Ask for a decision, Sign the document, Together we can effect change' to help remember the meaning of petitioning.


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