a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit

a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law.

a request made for something desired, esp. a respectful or humble request, as to a superior or to one of those in authority; a supplication or prayer

a petition for aid; a petition to God for courage and strength.

something that is sought by request or entreaty

to receive one's full petition.

Law . an application for a court order or for some judicial action.

to beg for or request (something).

to address a formal petition to (a sovereign, a legislative body, etc.)

He received everything for which he had petitioned the king.

to ask by petition for (something).

to present a petition.

to address or present a formal petition.

to request or solicit, as by a petition

to petition for redress of grievances.

noun

address , application , entreaty , imploration , imprecation , invocation , memorial , prayer , request , round robin , solicitation , suit , supplication , appeal , complaint , obsecration

verb

adjure , ask , beg , beseech , call upon , entreat , impetrate , implore , pray , press , put in for , request , seek , solicit , sue , supplicate , urge , appeal , apply , approach , put in , address , application , call , entreaty , invoke , plea , plead , prayer , proposal