petition
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/pəˈtɪʃn/
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/pəˈtɪʃn/
A signed request from many people asking an authority to do or change something.
We started a petition to ask the city for a new park.
私たちは新しい公園を求めて市に請願書を提出しました。
A formal request to a court to take legal action.
He filed a petition to change the custody arrangement.
彼は監護権の変更を求める請願書を提出しました。
A formal prayer or request to God or authority.
The community's petition for peace was heard by all.
コミュニティの平和への請願は皆に聞き入れられました。
To formally ask an authority for something, often with a signed request.
Residents will petition the council for better street lighting.
住民はより良い街路灯を求めて市議会に請願します。
To formally ask a court for something.
She plans to petition the court for custody of her children.
彼女は子供の監護権を求めて裁判所に請願する予定です。