petition

• Eine offizielle schriftliche Bitte oder Forderung, oft von vielen Personen unterzeichnet und an eine Behörde oder Institution gerichtet. Auch ein förmliches Gesuch an ein Gericht oder Parlament.

A formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to an authority or institution for a specific action or change.

1. Formal request to authorityB2formal

   A formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to an authority or governing body.

   Petition

   • They started a petition to save the local park.
   • The petition was presented to the city council.
   • Over 10,000 people signed the online petition.

   Synonymeaddressappealapplicationentreatymemorialplearequestsuitsupplication

2. Prayer or supplicationC1formal

   A humble request or prayer made to a deity or higher power.

   Gebet

   • The monks offered a petition for peace.
   • Her petition to the heavens was heartfelt.
   • The congregation raised a petition for the sick.

   Synonymeappealentreatyinvocationorisonpleaprayersupplication

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine offizielle Bitte oder Eingabe an eine Behörde oder Regierung zu richten, oft in Form einer schriftlichen Petition oder durch das Sammeln von Unterschriften.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a formal request or appeal to an authority, often through a written document or signature collection.

1. Formal requestB2formal

   To make a formal written request to an authority or organization, often signed by many people.

   Eine Petition einreichen

   • The residents petitioned the city council for a new park.
   • They petitioned the government to change the law.
   • Students petitioned the university for more library hours.

   Synonymeappealapplyaskrequestsolicit