■ noun
1》 a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a cause.
↘an appeal or request.
2》 Law an application to a court for a writ, judicial action in a suit, etc.
■ verb make or present a ~ to.
Derivatives
~ary adjective
~er noun
Origin
ME: from L. petitio(n-) , from petit- , petere 'aim at, seek, lay claim to'.