Petitioned
/'pətɪʃənd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of petition: to make a formal request to a court or other authority.
She petitioned the court for a writ of habeas corpus.
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Commentary
Used primarily as past tense or past participle; the substantive legal act is captured under the base form 'petition.'
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