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.

plural of petition

present participle of petition

The act of making a petition or appeal.

simple past tense and past participle of petition

plural of petitioning

Of or relating to a petition.

(especially of a woman) fairly short and of slim build. / (clothing) of small size. / Small, little; insignificant; petty.

plural of petit