[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit:a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law.Synonyms: suit", "a request made for something desired, especially a respectful or humble request, as to a superior or to one of those in authority; a supplication or prayer:a petition for aid; a petition to God for courage and strength.Synonyms: appeal , solicitation , entreaty", "something that is sought by request or entreaty:to receive one's full petition.", "Law.an application for a court order or for some judicial action."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to beg for or request (something).", "to address a formal petition to (a sovereign, a legislative body, etc.):He received everything for which he had petitioned the king.", "to ask by petition for (something)."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to present a petition.", "to address or present a formal petition.Synonyms: sue , solicit", "to request or solicit, as by a petition:to petition for redress of grievances."]}]