petition in Dutch

petition in Dutch is petitie, verzoekschrift, smeekschrift — petition means a formal written request, often signed by many people, asking an authority to act on something.

petition in Dutch

petitie

noun

(law, by extension) A formal written application made to a magistrate or court for an order or a suit for divorce. [from 1730s]

verzoekschrift

noun

(law, by extension) A formal written application made to a magistrate or court for an order or a suit for divorce. [from 1730s]

smeekschrift

noun

(law, by extension) A formal written application made to a magistrate or court for an order or a suit for divorce. [from 1730s]

What does "petition" mean?

noun A formal written request, often signed by many people, asking an authority to act on something.
"Parents handed a petition to the council asking for a safer path to the park."
noun A formal application to a court asking for a specific legal order, such as a divorce.
"His lawyer prepared a petition asking the court to change the custody order."
verb To formally ask an authority or court to do something.
"Local farmers petitioned the government to protect the river from pollution."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

petition in a sentence

Parents handed a petition to the council asking for a safer path to the park.
Residents signed a petition demanding a new crossing outside the school.
His lawyer prepared a petition asking the court to change the custody order.
The company lodged a petition with the court to have the contract cancelled.

Similar words in Dutch

appeal entreaty prayer request suit

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "petition" in Dutch?

"petition" in Dutch is petitie, verzoekschrift, smeekschrift. petition means: A formal written request, often signed by many people, asking an authority to act on something.

How do you use "petition" in a sentence?

Example: "Parents handed a petition to the council asking for a safer path to the park." In Dutch, "petition" is petitie, verzoekschrift, smeekschrift.

Are there other ways to say "petition" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "petition": petitie, verzoekschrift, smeekschrift.

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