petition

noun verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: pe-ti-tion (3)

English Definition

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause

Example Sentence

They submitted a petition for the construction of a new road.

US IPA /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
UK IPA /pəˈtɪʃ.n/