Idioms

petition for

petition for (something)

1. To make a formal request via an organized group, and especially in writing, for something to be granted or changed. We've been petitioning for better healthcare laws for the last 15 years. The worker's union petitioned for farer wages and better working hours for all employees of the company.
2. To address a formal request to some person or body of authority for something to be granted or changed. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "petition" and "for." Students from around the country have begun petitioning the government for free public education. You can petition your case worker for an extension on your deadline if you need one.
See also: for, petition
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petition someone or something for something

to make a formal request of someone or a group for something. They petitioned us for an end to the stringent dress code. We had to petition the upper administration for a revision in the policy.
See also: for, petition
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References in classic literature
"The auditor wrote out a petition for you," continued Tushin, "and you ought to sign it and ask this gentleman to take it.
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Indeed, it is possible that an agent of China posted the petition for precisely this purpose.
White House 'Purchase Taiwan' petition feeds Chinese sovereignty claims
The tribunal dismissed the petition for lacking in merit and upheld INEC's declaration and return of Diko of the PDP as a duly elected member representing Jaba Constituency in the House of Assembly and adjourned sitting till September 3.
Kaduna Tribunal Delivers Six Judgments, Eight Petitions Pending a Secretary
In December 2017, the Supreme Court had rejected PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi's petition for Imran's disqualification but disqualified PTI leader Jahangir Tareen for being "dishonest" in a misdeclaration of assets case.
LHC to hear disqualification petition against PM Imran next week
According to a petition submitted in court by NAB Chairman Javed Iqbal, the high court did not send NAB a notice before accepting the Sharif family's petition for hearing.
SC rejects NAB petition against Sharif family
* Sign ACF's petition for a new generation of laws to protect the web of life at: ww.acf.org.au/environment_laws
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So far the petition for Disney to remove 'The Last Jedi' from the official canon has proven the most popular.
Unsatisfied 'Star Wars' fans create online petitions against 'The Last Jedi'
The election commission also sent notice to Imran Khan for hearing of Shah Nawaz Dhilon petition for his disqualification and also for a reference forwarded by Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq, to the commission.
PM challenges EC jurisdiction over Panama Leaks
The election commission also sent notice to Imran Khan for hearing of Shah Nawaz Dhilon's petition for his disqualification and also for a reference forwarded by Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq, to the commission.
PM challenges EC jurisdiction over Panama Leaks
Petitioning creditors should be discouraged from joining in the filing of an involuntary bankruptcy petition for an improper purpose, particularly in light of the severe harm that a debtor usually sustains from an involuntary bankruptcy filing.
Petitioning creditors beware: a bad faith filing can sink an involuntary bankruptcy petition
Nor is there a formal means in place for referral of a petition for further examination, by a parliamentary committee or otherwise.
Are E-petitions a viable tool for increasing citizen participation in our parliamentary institutions?
He voiced doubts that Jacques Chirac, Mickey Mouse and George Bush really signed the petition for a single seat.
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT : RULES ON PETITIONS NEED TO BE CHANGED
REFLECTIONS: In this case, the taxpayer filed a stand-alone petition for review.
Nonelecting spouse may intervene in support of innocent spouse relief
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