petition

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

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