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petitioning

/ˌpɛtɪˈʃənɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does petitioning mean?

verb

The act of asking for something, especially in a formal or official way, or the state of being asked for something.

Example

"The charity is petitioning the government to increase funding for social services."

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