Meaning
petition
- a formal written request signed by many people appeal to an authority
In a sentence
I residenti hanno firmato una petizione contro la chiusura del parco.
The residents signed a petition against the closure of the park.
Quante firme avete raccolto finora per la petizione?
How many signatures have you collected so far for the petition?
Non voglio firmare questa petizione senza averla letta con cura.
I don't want to sign this petition without reading it carefully.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| petizione | feminine · singular |
| petizioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Collocates strongly with 'firmare' (to sign) and 'lanciare' (to launch).