petition for

petition for (something)

1. To make a formal request via an organized group, and especially in writing, for something to be granted or changed. We've been petitioning for better healthcare laws for the last 15 years. The worker's union petitioned for farer wages and better working hours for all employees of the company.

2. To address a formal request to some person or body of authority for something to be granted or changed. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "petition" and "for." Students from around the country have begun petitioning the government for free public education. You can petition your case worker for an extension on your deadline if you need one.

petition someone or something for something

to make a formal request of someone or a group for something. They petitioned us for an end to the stringent dress code. We had to petition the upper administration for a revision in the policy.

词组	petition for
释义	petition for petition for (something) 1. To make a formal request via an organized group, and especially in writing, for something to be granted or changed. We've been petitioning for better healthcare laws for the last 15 years. The worker's union petitioned for farer wages and better working hours for all employees of the company. 2. To address a formal request to some person or body of authority for something to be granted or changed. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "petition" and "for." Students from around the country have begun petitioning the government for free public education. You can petition your case worker for an extension on your deadline if you need one. See also: petition Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. petition someone or something for something to make a formal request of someone or a group for something. They petitioned us for an end to the stringent dress code. We had to petition the upper administration for a revision in the policy. See also: petition McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: petition petition for (something) clearance get (the) clearance to (do something) in black and white buy off on (something) seek (something) from (someone or something) seek from the floor second best References in classic literature "The auditor wrote out a petition for you," continued Tushin, "and you ought to sign it and ask this gentleman to take it. War and Peace Indeed, it is possible that an agent of China posted the petition for precisely this purpose. White House 'Purchase Taiwan' petition feeds Chinese sovereignty claims The tribunal dismissed the petition for lacking in merit and upheld INEC's declaration and return of Diko of the PDP as a duly elected member representing Jaba Constituency in the House of Assembly and adjourned sitting till September 3. Kaduna Tribunal Delivers Six Judgments, Eight Petitions Pending a Secretary In December 2017, the Supreme Court had rejected PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi's petition for Imran's disqualification but disqualified PTI leader Jahangir Tareen for being "dishonest" in a misdeclaration of assets case. LHC to hear disqualification petition against PM Imran next week According to a petition submitted in court by NAB Chairman Javed Iqbal, the high court did not send NAB a notice before accepting the Sharif family's petition for hearing. SC rejects NAB petition against Sharif family * Sign ACF's petition for a new generation of laws to protect the web of life at: ww.acf.org.au/environment_laws Add your name! FROM THE ABOLITIONISTS TO CHANCE.ORG --HOW PETITIONS CHANGE So far the petition for Disney to remove 'The Last Jedi' from the official canon has proven the most popular. Unsatisfied 'Star Wars' fans create online petitions against 'The Last Jedi' The election commission also sent notice to Imran Khan for hearing of Shah Nawaz Dhilon petition for his disqualification and also for a reference forwarded by Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq, to the commission. PM challenges EC jurisdiction over Panama Leaks The election commission also sent notice to Imran Khan for hearing of Shah Nawaz Dhilon's petition for his disqualification and also for a reference forwarded by Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq, to the commission. PM challenges EC jurisdiction over Panama Leaks Petitioning creditors should be discouraged from joining in the filing of an involuntary bankruptcy petition for an improper purpose, particularly in light of the severe harm that a debtor usually sustains from an involuntary bankruptcy filing. Petitioning creditors beware: a bad faith filing can sink an involuntary bankruptcy petition Additionally, IPR petitions are often denied if they rely on obviousness as the invalidity basis, but fail to provide sufficient, non-conclusory evidence in the petition for the reasons why and how any prior art references allegedly would have been combined. 5 Tips for Challenging a Patent Via an IPR Nor is there a formal means in place for referral of a petition for further examination, by a parliamentary committee or otherwise. Are E-petitions a viable tool for increasing citizen participation in our parliamentary institutions? A petition for revoking Bieber's green card and deporting him back to his native country Canada has receive that many signatures so far. Justin Bieber To Be Deported from United States, Petition to White House Demands He voiced doubts that Jacques Chirac, Mickey Mouse and George Bush really signed the petition for a single seat. EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT : RULES ON PETITIONS NEED TO BE CHANGED REFLECTIONS: In this case, the taxpayer filed a stand-alone petition for review. Nonelecting spouse may intervene in support of innocent spouse relief
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