| 单词 | petition |
| 释义 | petition —petitionable, adj. —petitioner, petitionist, n. /peuh tish"euhn/, n. 1. a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit: a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law. 2. a request made for something desired, esp. a respectful or humble request, as to a superior or to one of those in authority; a supplication or prayer: a petition for aid; a petition to God for courage and strength. 3. something that is sought by request or entreaty: to receive one's full petition. 4. Law. an application for a court order or for some judicial action. v.t. 5. to beg for or request (something). 6. to address a formal petition to (a sovereign, a legislative body, etc.): He received everything for which he had petitioned the king. 7. to ask by petition for (something). v.i. 8. to present a petition. 9. to address or present a formal petition. 10. to request or solicit, as by a petition: to petition for redress of grievances. [1300-50; ME peticioun ( < MF peticion) < L petition- (s. of petitio) a seeking out, equiv. to petit(us) (ptp. of petere to seek) + -ion- -ION] Syn. 1. suit. 2. entreaty, solicitation, appeal. 9. solicit, sue. See appeal. |
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