formalpetitions
nounUK /ˈfɔːməl pəˈtɪʃənz/
US /ˈfɔːrməl pəˈtɪʃənz/
Formal petitions are written requests that many people sign to ask someone in charge to do something.
The students sent formal petitions to the principal asking for a longer lunch break.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Official papers asking a court or government to take a specific action.
The lawyers filed formal petitions with the court to review the case.
3. Polite, serious letters sent to a leader or organization.
Villagers delivered formal petitions to the mayor about the broken road.
4. Organized campaigns where people collect signatures for a cause.
The formal petitions for the new park gathered thousands of names.