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.
우리는 새로운 공원을 요청하기 위해 시에 청원서를 제출했습니다.
A formal request to a court to take legal action.
He filed a petition to change the custody arrangement.
그는 양육권 배치 변경을 요청하는 청원서를 제출했습니다.
A formal prayer or request to God or authority.
The community's petition for peace was heard by all.
커뮤니티의 평화를 위한 청원은 모두에게 들렸습니다.
To formally ask an authority for something, often with a signed request.
Residents will petition the council for better street lighting.
주민들은 더 나은 가로등을 위해 시의회에 청원할 것입니다.
To formally ask a court for something.
She plans to petition the court for custody of her children.
그녀는 아이들의 양육권을 위해 법원에 청원할 계획입니다.