petition
noun
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
reverent petition to a deity
verb
write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Petition meaning
What does “petition” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“petition” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority.