meanig of petition

[Thalia]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #253 "US Government Questions Test (2)", question 4

A written, legal record or document requesting assistance, change or modifications within a government system already in place is called a ..........

(a) constitution
(b) petition
(c) convention

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #253 "US Government Questions Test (2)", answer 4

A written, legal record or document requesting assistance, change or modifications within a government system already in place is called a petition.

Correct answer: (b) petition
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what is the mweanig of petition?

Thalia

[Mister Micawber]

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Do you have a DICTIONARY?
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