writtenpetitions
nounUK /ˈrɪtən pəˈtɪʃənz/
US /ˈrɪtən pəˈtɪʃənz/
Written petitions are letters that many people sign to ask someone in charge to do something.
The students sent written petitions to the principal asking for a longer lunch break.
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2. Official papers with many signatures asking a government to change something.
Voters delivered written petitions to city hall to save the park.
3. Formal written requests made to a court or leader.
The lawyers filed written petitions with the judge.
4. Documents where people write their names to support a cause.
The club collected written petitions to add a new bike path.