amerikai:
brit:
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.
1. To make a request to, commonly in written form.
The villagers petitioned the council to demolish the dangerous building.