petition
The origin and history of petition.
Etymology
From Old French peticiun, from Latin petitio, "a request," from petere, "to seek or ask for."
The origin and history of petition.
From Old French peticiun, from Latin petitio, "a request," from petere, "to seek or ask for."
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