petitions

noun
UK /pəˈtɪʃ.ənz/
US /pəˈtɪʃ.ənz/

Petitions are written requests that many people sign to ask for a change.

The students started petitions to get a new playground.

SYNONYMS

requestsappealspleasapplications

RELATED WORDS

signaturesdemandspetitionerscampaigns

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Formal written requests made to a court or government.

The lawyers filed petitions with the court.

3. The act of asking earnestly for something.

Their petitions for help were finally heard.

4. Prayers or humble requests made to a higher power.

The congregation offered petitions during the service.