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The correct spelling is petition.
How to pronounce petition
noun
IPA: /pəˈtɪ.ʃən/
Say it like: Pet-ish-on
The correct spelling is petition. A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures. For example: "The villagers petitioned the council to demolish the dangerous building."
Usage Examples
“The villagers petitioned the council to demolish the dangerous building.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
- 2.A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.
- 3.A formal written request for judicial action.
- 4.A prayer; a supplication; an entreaty.
verb
- 1.To make a request to, commonly in written form.
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