많은 사람의 서명을 받아 당국에 제출하는 공식적인 청원서나 탄원서.
A formal written document signed by many people to request action or change from an authority.
예문:
"The neighborhood association organized a petition to stop the construction of the high-rise."
"They presented a petition with ten thousand signatures to the parliament."
신이나 고위 인사에게 드리는 간절하고 겸허한 간구 또는 기원.
A solemn or humble request, especially one made to a deity or a person of high rank.
예문:
"The priest offered a humble petition for the health of the congregation."
"In his daily petition, he asked for guidance and strength."
특정한 사법적 조치나 명령을 요청하기 위해 법원에 제출하는 공식 신청서 또는 소장.
A formal application made to a court of law for a specific judicial action, order, or writ.
예문:
"The creditor filed a petition for the involuntary bankruptcy of the debtor."
"A petition for a new trial was submitted after new evidence emerged."
특정 사안에 대해 당국이나 정부에 공식적으로 청원하거나 간청하다.
To make or present a formal request to an authority regarding a particular cause.
예문:
"Parents are petitioning the school board to improve cafeteria food quality."
"The union petitioned the management for better working conditions."
법원에 법적 명령이나 사법적 조치를 공식적으로 신청하거나 소송을 제기하다.
To formally apply to a court for a legal order, writ, or judicial action.
예문:
"The victim's family petitioned the court for a restraining order."
"She petitioned for custody of her children during the hearing."