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† peˈtitionate, v. Obs. rare.
[f. L. petītiōn-em petition + -ate3: cf. ambitionate, etc.]
a. trans. To address with petitions, supplicate, petition.
b. intr. To make petition; to address or present a petition.
1624Bp. R. Montagu Immed. Addr. 120 Their more then probabilitie to preuaile in whatsoeuer they shall petitionate God for mee. 1625in Cosin's Corr. (Surtees) i. 76 It will be time enough to heare from you agayne, and in no case time to petitionate till something be don. |