A1 noun رسمی

petition

/pəˈtɪʃ.ən/

A formal written document that many people sign to ask a person or organization in power to do something. It is a way for a group of people to show that they all want a specific change or action.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
1

The neighbors started a petition to fix the broken street lights.

The local people created a document to ask for better lighting on the street.

2

The citizens submitted a formal petition to the city council regarding the new tax.

The people gave an official signed request to the local government about the new cost.

3

Can you sign this petition to help save the local library from closing?

Would you please add your name to this paper to help keep the library open?

خانواده کلمه

اسم
petition
Verb
petition
صفت
petitionary
مرتبط
petitioner
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the 'pet-' in 'petition' as 'seeking' (like a pet seeking attention) and the 'pen' you use to sign it.

آزمون سریع

Thousands of people signed the _____ to stop the construction of the new highway.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: petition

مثال‌ها

1

The neighbors started a petition to fix the broken street lights.

everyday

The local people created a document to ask for better lighting on the street.

2

The citizens submitted a formal petition to the city council regarding the new tax.

formal

The people gave an official signed request to the local government about the new cost.

3

Can you sign this petition to help save the local library from closing?

informal

Would you please add your name to this paper to help keep the library open?

4

The research paper analyzes the impact of digital petitions on modern political movements.

academic

The study looks at how online signed requests change today's politics.

5

Employees filed a petition for more flexible working hours.

business

The workers gave an official request to the company to change their work times.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
petition
Verb
petition
صفت
petitionary
مرتبط
petitioner

ترکیب‌های رایج

sign a petition to add your name to a formal request
start a petition to begin gathering signatures for a cause
file a petition to officially submit a request to a court or office
reject a petition to say no to the formal request
online petition a request made on the internet for people to sign

عبارات رایج

launch a petition

to officially start a campaign to collect signatures

present a petition

to hand over the signed document to an authority

petition for divorce

a legal document used to start the process of ending a marriage

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

petition vs appeal

An appeal is usually a request to change a specific legal decision, whereas a petition is a broader request for action or a new law.

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نکات کاربردی

Petition is used both as a noun for the document itself and as a verb for the act of asking. It is most common in political, legal, and community contexts.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often treat 'petition' as an uncountable noun; remember to use 'a' or 'the' because it is a countable document.

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the 'pet-' in 'petition' as 'seeking' (like a pet seeking attention) and the 'pen' you use to sign it.

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ریشه کلمه

From the Latin word 'petitio', which means a request, a blow, or a seeking.

الگوهای دستوری

Countable noun: one petition, two petitions Often used with the preposition 'for' (a petition for change) or 'against' (a petition against the law)
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بافت فرهنگی

In many democratic countries, petitioning the government is considered a fundamental right for citizens to express their opinions.

آزمون سریع

Thousands of people signed the _____ to stop the construction of the new highway.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: petition

واژه‌های بیشتر law

justice

A1

Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable in how people are treated. It also refers to the legal system and the way laws are used to punish people who do wrong.

verdict

A1

A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.

trial

A1

A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime. It involves a judge, and sometimes a jury, who listen to evidence and witnesses.

hearing

A1

In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.

litigation

A1

Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.

testimony

A1

A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.

witness

A1

A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.

crime

A1

A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.

criminal

A1

A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.

felony

A1

A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.

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