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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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