petition

A letter signed by a people who all want the same thing to happen or change. 



Word Structure

peh-TIH-shuhn

Sentence Examples

Please sign the petition.

Their petition asks for more money.

A petition can result in a new law.

Semantic Relatives

Constitution

Government

Request



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 2 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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