Civil Rights Petition
/ˈsɪvəl raɪts pɪˈtɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal written request filed by an individual or group alleging violation of civil rights and seeking judicial or administrative remedy.
The plaintiff filed a civil rights petition to challenge the discriminatory policies of the school district.
Forms
- civil rights petition
- civil rights petitions
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Commentary
Civil rights petitions often require careful factual detail and legal grounding to support claims of rights violations under statutes or constitutional provisions.
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