petition
Significado: A formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to an authority to take action; also, a formal application made to a court.
Petitions can be political (requesting a change in policy), legal (filing for divorce or bankruptcy), or civic (calling for local improvements). The UK Parliament has an online petitions system where petitions with over 100,000 signatures are considered for debate. As a verb, to petition means to make a formal request or appeal. Common collocations include 'sign a petition,' 'file a petition,' and 'petition for.'
Ejemplos
- Over two hundred thousand people signed the petition calling for a ban on single-use plastics. 超过二十万人签署了呼吁禁止一次性塑料的请愿书。Más de doscientas mil personas firmaron la petición que pedía la prohibición de los plásticos de un solo uso.20万人以上が使い捨てプラスチックの禁止を求める請願書に署名した。20만 명 이상이 일회용 플라스틱 금지를 요구하는 청원서에 서명했다.
- The creditors filed a petition to have the company wound up due to unpaid debts. 债权人提交了请愿书,要求因未偿债务将该公司清算。Los acreedores presentaron una petición para liquidar la empresa por impago de deudas.債権者は未払い債務を理由に同社の清算を求める申立てを行った。채권자들은 미지급 채무를 이유로 회사의 청산을 구하는 신청서를 제출했다.
- Local residents petitioned the council to install speed cameras on the dangerous road. 当地居民向议会请愿,要求在危险路段安装测速摄像头。Los vecinos solicitaron al ayuntamiento la instalación de cámaras de velocidad en la carretera peligrosa.地域住民は危険な道路に速度カメラを設置するよう議会に請願した。지역 주민들은 위험한 도로에 과속 단속 카메라를 설치해 달라고 의회에 청원했다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: professional, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin petitio (an attack, request), from petere (to seek, aim at, request). Entered English in the 14th century via Old French peticiun.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Más de este tema
More from Law & Governance
Tarjetas, cuestionarios, audio y repetición espaciada — todo gratis