(philosophy, logic, uncountable) The logical fallacy of begging the question (i.e., "assuming the conclusion").

A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.

(transitive) To make a request to, commonly in written form.

(law) Someone who presents a petition to a court. / Someone who presents a petition to some person in authority.

plural of petition

present participle of petition

The act of making a petition or appeal.

plural of petitioner

simple past tense and past participle of petition

plural of petitionee