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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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