Petition in a sentence

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Synonym: request, appeal. Antonym: command

Meaning: a formal written request, typically signed by many people

Petition simple sentence


- They started a petition to improve the playground.
- She signed the petition for animal rights.
- The petition collected many signatures in a week.
- He wrote a letter to support the petition.
- They presented their petition to the school board.
- She felt proud to be part of the petition campaign.
- The petition aimed to raise awareness about climate change.
- He encouraged his friends to sign the petition.
- They discussed the importance of the petition in class.
- She learned how to create an effective petition.
- The petition was delivered to the local government.
- He felt hopeful about the petition's impact.
- They organized an event to promote the petition.
- She shared the petition on social media.
- The petition addressed issues in their community.
- He explained the purpose of the petition to others.
- They collected signatures at the park for the petition.
- She was excited to see the response to the petition.
- The petition was a way to voice their concerns.
- He signed the petition to support education reform.
- They discussed the goals of the petition during the meeting.
- She felt empowered by participating in the petition.
- The petition helped bring change to their school.
- He wrote about the petition in his blog.
- They celebrated when the petition gained enough support.
- The petition highlighted important social issues.
- She felt motivated to join the petition drive.
- He learned about the process of submitting a petition.
- They aimed to gather enough signatures for the petition.
- The petition was a powerful tool for change.


Petition in a sentence

(1) The citizen signed a petition.

(2) The petition was signed online.

(3) She started a petition for cause.

(4) The petition was left answerless.

(5) The cloture petition was rejected.

(6) The cloture petition was withdrawn.

(7) I signed a petition for animal rights.

(8) The cloture petition was filibustered.

(9) The petition was signed democratically.

(10) He handed me a pen to sign the petition.



Petition sentence

(11) The aktion was a petition to change a law.

(12) The joint petition was denied by the court.

(13) He is collecting signatures for a petition.

(14) I signed a petition to support animal rights.

(15) The joint petition was approved by the court.

(16) The attorney filed a petition for bankruptcy.

(17) The antibillboard group organized a petition.

(18) The joint petition was filed in federal court.

(19) He initiated a petition to stop animal testing.

(20) I signed the petition to support animal rights.




Petition make sentence

(21) The joint petition was filed by the plaintiffs.

(22) The petition was signed by thousands of people.

(23) The prisoner filed a petition for habeas corpus.

(24) We started a petition for better school lunches.

(25) The joint petition was filed by the two parties.

(26) I need someone to sign my petition for the club.

(27) The republic is a system of freedom of petition.

(28) The judge granted the petition for habeas corpus.

(29) The prisoner's habeas corpus petition was denied.

(30) The mother filed a petition to challenge custody.



Sentence of petition

(31) A citizen can petition the government for change.

(32) The cloture petition was signed by many senators.

(33) The organization created a petition for equal pay.

(34) We circulated a petition to support LGBTQ+ rights.

(35) The petition called for stricter gun control laws.

(36) The online petition sought to rouse up the public.

(37) The court will notarize your name change petition.

(38) They launched a petition for affordable healthcare.

(39) A petition has been started to abolish curfew laws.

(40) The activist will compose a petition for the cause.




Petition meaningful sentence

(41) The suppliant's petition was denied by the council.

(42) He initiated a petition for cleaner air in our city.

(43) We launched a petition to protect indigenous rights.

(44) The organization endorsed the cause with a petition.

(45) The activist started a petition to ban plastic bags.

(46) The habeas corpus petition alleged police misconduct.

(47) The community organized a petition for safer streets.

(48) The judge granted the petition to annul the adoption.

(49) I'm going to start a petition to get rid of the gruel.

(50) She launched a petition to promote equal pay for women.



Petition sentence examples

(51) They started a petition to ban the use of plastic bags.

(52) The joint petition was filed by the couple for divorce.

(53) The Agnus Dei is a prayer of supplication and petition.

(54) We should pass around the petition for everyone to sign.

(55) She circulated a petition for stricter gun control laws.

(56) We signed a petition to advocate for affordable housing.

(57) A persuasive petition can gather signatures for a cause.

(58) The petition began to circulate around the neighborhood.

(59) The joint petition for divorce was filed by both parties.

(60) The joint petition was filed by the two parties in court.



Sentence with petition

(61) The student put out a petition to change a school policy.

(62) He circulated a petition for better access to clean water.

(63) They started a petition to stand up against deforestation.

(64) The joint petition for adoption was approved by the court.

(65) The dean dismissed the petition for a new course offering.

(66) The petition will be submitted to dispute the deportation.

(67) The constituent's petition was rejected by the government.

(68) We gathered signatures for a petition for renewable energy.

(69) She started a petition for more affordable housing options.

(70) They organized a petition for better treatment of veterans.




Use petition in a sentence

(71) She started a petition for more funding for arts education.

(72) The petition circulated to gather signatures for the cause.

(73) They circulated a petition to support fair trade practices.

(74) The activist started a petition to ban single-use plastics.

(75) The bankruptcy petition was filed by the struggling company.

(76) She started a petition for more funding for cancer research.

(77) They put forth a petition to change the school's dress code.

(78) We initiated a petition to demand stricter gun control laws.

(79) The group launched a petition to protect endangered species.

(80) She circulated a petition to support local small businesses.



Sentence using petition

(81) A persuasive petition can be used to change a policy or law.

(82) The constituent's petition was signed by hundreds of people.

(83) The petition to change the voting age to 16 gained momentum.

(84) The constituent's petition gathered thousands of signatures.

(85) She started a petition for more support for small businesses.

(86) They initiated a petition to promote mental health awareness.

(87) He created a petition to increase funding for public schools.

(88) The court requires you to notarize your name change petition.

(89) The bankruptcy petition was submitted to the court for review.

(90) The bankruptcy petition was a result of the economic downturn.



Petition example sentence

(91) The campaigners launched an online petition to gather support.

(92) They organized a petition for more funding for public schools.

(93) The employees are circulating a petition to urge unionization.

(94) The group started a petition to promote affordable healthcare.

(95) The indorsers of the petition gathered outside the courthouse.

(96) The government turned down their petition for a policy change.

(97) The ouster of the principal was a result of a parent petition.

(98) The petition failed to gain enough support from the community.

(99) The petition was circulated to raise awareness about the issue.

(100) The organization started a petition to promote gender equality.



Sentence with word petition

(101) She started a petition to raise awareness about climate change.

(102) The constituency organized a petition to save a local landmark.

(103) The Constitution protects our right to petition the government.

(104) The bankruptcy petition must be filed in the appropriate court.

(105) The petition was concise, stating the issue and call to action.

(106) The petition was circulated to gather signatures for the cause.

(107) The Bill of Rights grants the right to petition the government.

(108) The initiator of the petition collected thousands of signatures.

(109) The bankruptcy petition was denied due to insufficient evidence.

(110) She started a petition for stricter penalties for drunk driving.



Sentence of petition

(111) The group launched a petition for better mental health services.

(112) They organized a petition for stricter regulations on pollution.

(113) We initiated a petition for stricter punishment for hate crimes.

(114) The organization is canvassing for signatures on their petition.

(115) We started a petition to improve access to clean drinking water.

(116) The signature on the petition showed that I supported the cause.

(117) A persuasive petition can be used to gather support for a cause.

(118) The students are organizing a petition to oust the school board.

(119) Let's put up a petition to improve the campus recycling program.

(120) The misgiving among the residents led to a petition being filed.



Petition used in a sentence

(121) The lawyer presented the petition to the court during the trial.

(122) The antihunting organization launched a petition to ban hunting.

(123) We passed the slipper around to gather signatures for a petition.

(124) The company's creditors were notified of the bankruptcy petition.

(125) The bankruptcy petition detailed the company's outstanding debts.

(126) The court scheduled a hearing to discuss the bankruptcy petition.

(127) The bankruptcy petition was a blow to the company's shareholders.

(128) The habeas corpus petition challenged the legality of the arrest.

(129) Citizens should be allowed to petition the government for change.

(130) She circulated a petition to ban single-use plastics in our town.



Petition sentence in English

(131) They launched a petition to raise awareness about climate change.

(132) Students created a petition to protest against tuition fee hikes.

(133) He started a petition to stop the construction of a new landfill.

(134) The circulation of the petition gathered thousands of signatures.

(135) The Constitution guarantees the right to petition the government.

(136) The citizen will rebut the government's decision with a petition.

(137) The employees are gathering signatures to petition for unionizing.

(138) The court ruled in favor of the prisoner's habeas corpus petition.

(139) The petition was shared on social media to reach a wider audience.

(140) The bearer of a petition is seeking support or action from others.

(141) My neighbor organized a petition to allow dogs in the public park.

(142) The company's shareholders were shocked by the bankruptcy petition.

(143) We initiated a petition for stricter punishment for animal cruelty.

(144) He circulated a petition for stricter regulations on food labeling.

(145) The prisoner's lawyer filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

(146) We started a petition to save our local park from being demolished.

(147) The employees signed a petition to oust the discriminatory manager.

(148) The petition to lower taxes received mixed reviews from the public.

(149) The petition was circulated among the supporters to gain signatures.

(150) The court reviewed the bankruptcy petition before making a decision.

(151) The lawyer prepared the bankruptcy petition on behalf of his client.

(152) He circulated a petition for stricter regulations on online privacy.

(153) They organized a petition for better access to affordable childcare.

(154) The community organized a petition to improve public transportation.

(155) We signed a petition to stop deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.

(156) The petition was shared among employees to address workplace issues.

(157) The mother filed a petition to revoke legal custody of her children.

(158) The family's neighbors signed a petition to dispute the deportation.

(159) The constitution guarantees us the right to petition the government.

(160) The antiroyalists are organizing a petition to abolish the monarchy.

(161) The petition was circulated among the residents to gather signatures.

(162) The court dismissed the bankruptcy petition due to procedural errors.

(163) The community members signed a petition to condemn the deforestation.

(164) The prisoner's lawyer filed a petition for a reprieve with the court.

(165) The online petition received over 10,000 signatures in just one week.

(166) The inmate's lawyer filed a petition for commutation of his sentence.

(167) The bankruptcy petition outlined the company's financial difficulties.

(168) He circulated a petition for stricter regulations on big corporations.

(169) They organized a petition for better protection of endangered species.

(170) The petition gathered thousands of signatures in support of the cause.

(171) The online petition gained thousands of signatures in just a few days.

(172) The activist's petition aimed to foment change in government policies.

(173) The clerk at the student government office helped me with my petition.

(174) The petition to save the endangered species was submitted to Congress.

(175) The organization drafted a petition to support fair wages for workers.

(176) The antihunter organization launched a petition to ban trophy hunting.

(177) The abutters were asked to sign a petition in support of the new park.

(178) The petition was presented to the city council during a public hearing.

(179) The petition gained media attention and was featured on the local news.

(180) The students organized a petition in favour of extending library hours.

(181) The organization's petition aims to challenge the authority's decision.

(182) The residents organized a petition to urge the city to pave the street.

(183) The constitution is what gives us our right to petition the government.

(184) The civic-minded citizens organized a petition to change a harmful law.

(185) As a citizen, you have the right to petition the government for change.

(186) The student will initiate a petition to change the school's dress code.

(187) The constituent submitted a petition, and it gained widespread support.

(188) The petition needs to circulate among the student body to gain support.

(189) The bankruptcy petition was a wake-up call for the company's management.

(190) We gathered signatures for a petition for stricter immigration policies.

(191) The community created a petition for more public transportation options.

(192) The petition was supported by various organizations and advocacy groups.

(193) The petition was part of a larger campaign to address income inequality.

(194) The activist goaded the audience to sign a petition or attend a protest.

(195) The students' dissatisfaction with the grading system led to a petition.

(196) The crowd gathered to show support for the petition against the new law.

(197) The organization launched a petition to make healthcare more affordable.

(198) The investment company ignored the petition to divest from fossil fuels.

(199) The court appointed a trustee to oversee the bankruptcy petition process.

(200) The prisoner's habeas corpus petition was denied due to lack of evidence.

(201) The signatures on the petition were collected through an online platform.

(202) The community launched a petition to fight against racial discrimination.

(203) We used traditional mail and email to gather signatures for the petition.

(204) He signed the petition, but he didn't believe it would make a difference.

(205) The signatures on the petition represented a diverse range of individuals.

(206) The organization initiated a petition to promote renewable energy sources.

(207) We organized a peaceful protest to draw attention to the petition's cause.

(208) The residents put up a petition against the construction of a new highway.

(209) The crowd was so passionate that they started a petition to make a change.

(210) The number of signatures on a petition can be a bellwether of its support.

(211) The bankruptcy petition was a result of mismanagement and financial losses.

(212) The company's executives were held accountable for the bankruptcy petition.

(213) The citizens signed a petition under protest to save the historic building.

(214) We created a petition to urge the government to invest in renewable energy.

(215) The petition was rejected by the school board due to insufficient evidence.

(216) The petition to save the library will be circulated among the student body.

(217) The first amendment grants individuals the right to petition the government.

(218) The bankruptcy petition was filed as a last resort for the failing business.

(219) She started a petition to raise awareness about the importance of recycling.

(220) We created a petition to advocate for stricter penalties for animal cruelty.

(221) The petition was created to demand justice for a victim of police brutality.

(222) The activist started a petition to ban single-use plastics in our community.

(223) The local artist designed a poster to promote the petition for a bike trail.

(224) The bankruptcy petition was a last-ditch effort to save the failing business.

(225) The petition was met with resistance from those who disagreed with its goals.

(226) The petition was debated in the state legislature before a decision was made.

(227) The dissenting parents organized a petition to reverse the school's decision.

(228) Abridging the right to petition the government is a violation of free speech.

(229) The company's reputation suffered after the bankruptcy petition became public.

(230) The enfranchised individuals exercised their right to petition the government.

(231) We gathered signatures for a petition for stricter gun ownership requirements.

(232) The petition was submitted to the United Nations to advocate for human rights.

(233) The constitution is what allows us to have a right to petition the government.

(234) The civic-minded residents organized a petition to save the historic building.

(235) The petition calls for action on climate change and reducing carbon emissions.

(236) The petition to reunite families separated at the border was widely supported.

(237) The community's indignation led to a petition demanding justice for the victim.

(238) The community signed a petition to improve access to healthcare in rural areas.

(239) The organization initiated a petition to promote sustainable farming practices.

(240) He started a petition to raise awareness about the importance of mental health.

(241) The activist's petition called for transparency in the pharmaceutical industry.

(242) The young activist started a petition to ban single-use plastics in her school.

(243) They circulated a petition to keep the historic building from being demolished.

(244) The company's assets were frozen pending the outcome of the bankruptcy petition.

(245) The court requested additional documentation to support the bankruptcy petition.

(246) The organization created a petition for stronger laws against domestic violence.

(247) The organization created a petition for stronger laws against human trafficking.

(248) The prisoner's lawyer filed a petition for commutation of his client's sentence.

(249) The signer of the petition hoped to gather enough support to bring about change.

(250) The petition was circulated among students to protest the new dress code policy.

(251) A group of activists are planning to deliver the petition to the mayor's office.

(252) The petition was successful in getting the school to add healthier lunch options.

(253) The organization is asking supporters to send in their signatures for a petition.

(254) The students started a petition to make a stand against budget cuts in education.

(255) The habeas corpus petition argued that the conviction was based on false evidence.

(256) The signatures on the petition were submitted to the government for consideration.

(257) The petition was delivered to the mayor's office by a group of concerned citizens.

(258) We used an online platform to create and share the petition with a wider audience.

(259) The petition was successful in getting a new playground built in our neighborhood.

(260) The disaffected residents started a petition to improve the neighborhood's safety.

(261) The smooth-talking politician tried to sucker the crowd into signing his petition.

(262) The citizen's petition was a lamentation for the lack of political accountability.

(263) The government responded to the e-petition to increase funding for public schools.

(264) We collaborated with other activists to create a petition to protect human rights.

(265) The bankruptcy petition was a necessary step to restructure the company's finances.

(266) The bankruptcy petition was filed to protect the company from further legal action.

(267) The bill of rights ensures that citizens have the right to petition the government.

(268) The organization launched a petition to oppose the ban imposed against their cause.

(269) The citizens signed a petition to oppose the new law enacted against their freedom.

(270) They are drafting a petition to gather signatures and lobby for legislative change.

(271) The academic review board will approve your petition to waive a course requirement.

(272) In a democracy, the people have the right to protest and petition their government.

(273) The local newspaper wrote an article about the petition for a new community center.

(274) The petition to change the street name in honor of a local activist was successful.

(275) The company's employees were worried about their jobs after the bankruptcy petition.

(276) The petition was written in multiple languages to include a diverse range of voices.

(277) The president acceded to the citizen's petition and pardoned the convicted criminal.

(278) The students started a petition to replace unhealthy snacks in the school cafeteria.

(279) She spent all day collecting signatures for the petition to ban single-use plastics.

(280) The group of mothers created a petition to improve the conditions in the playground.

(281) The attorney filed a mandamus petition to challenge the decision of the zoning board.

(282) The attorney filed a mandamus petition to challenge the decision of the parole board.

(283) The prisoner's habeas corpus petition was filed after years of wrongful imprisonment.

(284) The prisoner's lawyer filed a petition to apply for a reprieve based on new evidence.

(285) She decided to canvass for signatures to petition for a new park in the neighborhood.

(286) The council granted the citizen's petition against the construction of a new highway.

(287) She was outraged by the animal cruelty, so she started a petition to change the laws.

(288) The online petition to ban fireworks in the city during the summer months went viral.

(289) The community members gathered to hand-deliver the petition to the governor's office.

(290) The anonymous petition gathered thousands of signatures in support of a campus cause.

(291) The students conspired to create a petition to change the school's dress code policy.

(292) The student's censure of the school's dress code policy led to a petition for change.

(293) The bankruptcy petition was a difficult decision for the company's board of directors.

(294) We organized a rally to raise awareness about the petition and gather more signatures.

(295) The citizen's petition aims to challenge the authority of the city council's decision.

(296) The kerfuffle over the new school dress code led to a petition signed by the students.

(297) The campaign is soliciting participation from supporters to sign a petition for change.

(298) The advocacy group organized a petition to rally support for stricter gun control laws.

(299) The thousandth person to sign the petition showed the widespread support for the cause.

(300) The petition was sent to the governor's office to advocate for criminal justice reform.

(301) The controversial policy was controverted by a petition signed by thousands of citizens.

(302) The attorney filed a mandamus petition to challenge the decision of the licensing board.

(303) The bankruptcy petition was met with opposition from some of the company's stakeholders.

(304) We collected signatures for the petition outside of grocery stores and community events.

(305) We included personal stories and testimonials in the petition to make it more impactful.

(306) The student's disapproval of the professor's grading policy was evident in the petition.

(307) The company's competitors took advantage of the bankruptcy petition to gain market share.

(308) The employees were frustrated with the policy, so they organized a petition to revoke it.

(309) The teacher's unfair grading policy, angering the students, led to a petition for change.

(310) The attorney filed a mandamus petition to challenge the decision of the immigration board.

(311) The Grade 9 student used persuasive rhetoric to convince his classmates to sign a petition.

(312) The student's disapproval of the university's tuition increase was evident in the petition.

(313) The petition was addressed to the CEO of a major corporation to demand fair labor practices.

(314) The victim's family started a petition to urge the government to offer a ransom for justice.

(315) She signed the petition to save the local park from being turned into a housing development.

(316) The petition to stop the use of plastic bags in the grocery store gained national attention.

(317) The naturalized citizens have the right to petition the government for redress of grievances.

(318) The neighborhood association organized a petition to reduce through traffic on their streets.

(319) The petition was successful in getting a new stop sign installed at a dangerous intersection.

(320) The student representative presented the petition to the school board for the new playground.

(321) She was ecstatic when the petition she started to increase recycling in the city was accepted.

(322) The non-profit organization is soliciting signatures for a petition to protect the environment.

(323) The Bill of Rights guarantees the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

(324) The persuasive politician tried to sucker the voters into signing his petition for personal gain.

(325) The activist's petition gathered thousands of signatures through appeals to the sense of morality.

(326) The court granted an extension to the company to gather more evidence for the bankruptcy petition.

(327) The students were able to oust the principal with a petition signed by the majority of the school.

(328) The Constitution protects our absolute right to petition the government for redress of grievances.

(329) The advocacy group will canvass for signatures to support a petition for stricter gun control laws.

(330) Although she was a few credits short, she was able to petition the school to allow her to graduate.

(331) The air pollution was contaminating the city, so the residents started a petition to demand change.

(332) Despite the rain, the canvassing team continued their efforts to gather signatures for the petition.

(333) The developer planned to buy up the land, but the community organized a petition to stop the project.

(334) The United States Constitution ensures the right to petition the government for redress of grievances.

(335) The residents signed a petition to appeal to the local council against the construction of a landfill.

(336) The Grade 9 student used persuasive rhetoric to convince his classmates to sign a petition for a cause.

(337) The anonymousness of the petition signers made it difficult to gauge the level of support for the cause.

(338) The warranto petition alleged that the official had obtained his position through bribery and corruption.

(339) The residents organized a petition to oppose the decision to gentrify upon their low-income housing complex.

(340) The company's strict dress code impinged on employees' personal expression, leading to a petition for change.

(341) The petition to save the local park began to circulate, gathering thousands of signatures in just a few days.

(342) The constitutional right to petition the government allows individuals to voice their concerns and seek redress.

(343) The Bill of Rights protects our right to petition the government, and it also safeguards our right to a free press.

(344) The students started a petition to appeal to the school board against the cancellation of extracurricular activities.

(345) CPS may file a petition to remove a child from their home, but they also work with families to develop a safety plan.

(346) The students had a dispute against the school administration over the dress code policy, and a petition was circulated.

(347) The victim's family filed a petition to dispute the parole, citing the potential danger to society if the convict was released.

(348) If a party is dissatisfied with the outcome of an appeal, they may have the option to petition for further review by a higher court.

(349) Unilaterally, the mayor decided to close the park, but the residents were not consulted, and they started a petition to keep it open.

(350) The parents' association has requested to modify eligibility requirements, and they have submitted a petition with over 500 signatures.

(351) The school board established policy on dress code, but some parents and students felt it was too restrictive, and a petition was started.

(352) The mayor's decision to close the local library was met with outrage, and many citizens started a petition to keep it open, but the mayor remained firm.

(353) She signed a petition on behalf of the community, urging the city council to address the issue of pollution, and proposing solutions to reduce its impact.

(354) The ad litem guardian, who was appointed by the court to protect the rights of the unborn child, filed a petition for a restraining order against the mother's abusive partner.

(355) The inmate's lawyer filed a petition for commutation, arguing that the sentencing guidelines were too harsh and did not take into account the defendant's difficult upbringing.



Petition meaning


Petition is a word that is commonly used in legal and political contexts. It refers to a formal written request or appeal made to a person or organization in authority, usually with the aim of obtaining a specific action or decision. Petitions can be used to raise awareness about a particular issue, to gather support for a cause, or to seek redress for a grievance. If you are looking to use the word petition in a sentence, there are a few tips that can help you to do so effectively. Here are some suggestions:


1. Understand the context: Before using the word petition in a sentence, it is important to understand the context in which it is being used. Is it a legal petition, a political petition, or a social petition? Knowing the context will help you to use the word in a way that is appropriate and meaningful.


2. Use the word correctly: Petition is a noun, so it should be used as such in a sentence.

For example, "I signed a petition to save the local park." It can also be used as a verb, as in "We petitioned the city council to change the zoning laws."


3. Be clear and concise: When using the word petition in a sentence, it is important to be clear and concise. Avoid using overly complex language or convoluted sentence structures. Instead, aim for simplicity and clarity.

For example, "The petition called for an end to police brutality" is a clear and concise sentence that effectively uses the word petition.


4. Use the word in context: To make your sentence more effective, try to use the word petition in a way that is relevant to the context of the sentence.

For example, "The petition was delivered to the mayor's office in person" is a sentence that uses the word in a way that is relevant to the context of a political petition.


5. Use synonyms and related words: If you are struggling to use the word petition in a sentence, try using synonyms or related words instead.

For example, you could use the word appeal, request, or plea instead of petition. This can help to add variety to your writing and make your sentences more interesting.


In conclusion, petition is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. By following these tips, you can use the word effectively in your writing and communication. Remember to be clear, concise, and relevant, and to use synonyms and related words when necessary. With these tips in mind, you can confidently use the word petition in your sentences and make your writing more effective and impactful.





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