Sentence example with the word 'petition'

petition

address, ask, bidding prayer, commune with communion, expressed desire, imprecation, meditation, plead, request, silent prayer, thanks

Definition n. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

Last update: March 26, 2019

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"No, I can't petition him myself. That would be too bold."   [verb]

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In this event, the petition to wind up the company is presented and an interim liquidator is appointed.   [noun]

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"Seven times have I petitioned for the great favor, which thou grantest for the first time to-day."   [verb]

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A petition against closing the steel works was signed by all the members.   [noun]

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We have no problem getting people to sign once they know what the petition is about.   [noun]

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They then entered into similar resolutions, and agreed to guarantee the petition and remonstrance which had been drawn up by Morton.   [Please select]

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Knakias went away with many a deep obeisance, and the prince went on: "Now, my mother, I have a great petition to ask of you."   [Please select]

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"Will ye then be peaceable, if I grant your petition."   [Please select]

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On this day it was customary for the king to grant each of his wives one reasonable petition.   [Please select]

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"Am I wrong, priest, in supposing that your petition refers to the building of the temple in your native land."   [Please select]

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