Petitions
/ˈpɛtɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Formal written requests submitted to a court or authority seeking a legal remedy or action.
The attorney filed several petitions to challenge the court's jurisdiction.
Forms
- petition (singular noun)
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'petitions' is primarily the plural form of 'petition'; use the singular 'petition' for detailed definitions and related legal doctrines.
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