petition
- Noun. A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
- Noun. A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.
- Noun. (legal) A formal written request for judicial action.
- Verb. To make a request, commonly in written form.
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