petition in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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I.petition [Am pəˈtɪʃ(ə)n, Brit pɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n] N

II.petition [Am pəˈtɪʃ(ə)n, Brit pɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n] VB trans form

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III.petition [Am pəˈtɪʃ(ə)n, Brit pɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n] VB intr

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to put one's signature to a letter/petition
firmar una carta/una petición

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petition in the PONS Dictionary

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petition Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to present a petition to sb
elevar una petición a alguien form
to petition for sth
elevar una petición solicitando algo
to petition for divorce
presentar una demanda de divorcio
to file a petition
interponer una demanda
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In 2007, residents petitioned to dissolve the village, arguing that eliminating a layer of government would reduce taxes for residents.
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Article 33 guarantees the right to petition authorities without the fear of sanction.
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The petition had approximately 5000 supporting signatures and passed through city council unchallenged.
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This resulted in a successful petition for his removal from office.
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The town decided to have a referendum to settle the matter after a petition campaign was mounted to force a vote.
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Not so bad as to start a petition for my removal.
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It was supported by hundreds of town residents who filed petitions with the court.
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The next year, the two called a student body meeting to organize another petition.
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The procedures are the same for both types except with the person/organization petition, there is a 90-day screening period.
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These cases do not go through the petition process.
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