Petition the Government
/ˌpɛtɪʃən ðə ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
Definitions
- (v. phr.) To formally request or appeal to a government authority for a legal remedy, policy change, or redress of grievances.
Citizens have the right to petition the government to address injustices.
Forms
- petition the government
- petitions the government
- petitioned the government
- petitioning the government
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Commentary
This phrase typically refers to a constitutional right and procedural act whereby individuals or groups seek intervention or change from government authorities; clarity in specifying the target authority and the relief sought is essential when drafting.
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