petition in Latin

petition in Latin is petitio, libellus — petition means a formal written request, often signed by many people, asking an authority to act on something.

petition in Latin

petitio

noun

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

libellus

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.
"Residents signed a petition demanding a new crossing outside the school."
noun A formal application to a court asking for a specific legal order, such as a divorce.
"She filed a petition for divorce after months of separation."
verb To formally ask an authority or court to do something.
"The workers petitioned management for better safety equipment."

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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

Residents signed a petition demanding a new crossing outside the school.
The online petition gathered over 50,000 signatures in a week.
She filed a petition for divorce after months of separation.
The workers petitioned management for better safety equipment.

Similar words in Latin

appeal entreaty request

Common Latin translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "petition" in Latin?

"petition" in Latin is petitio, libellus. 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: "Residents signed a petition demanding a new crossing outside the school." In Latin, "petition" is petitio, libellus.

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

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "petition": petitio, libellus.

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