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counter-petition

count·er-pe·ti·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [koun-ter puh-tish-uh n]
    • /ˈkaʊn tər pəˈtɪʃ ən/
    • /ˈkaʊntə(r) pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-ter puh-tish-uh n]
    • /ˈkaʊn tər pəˈtɪʃ ən/

Definitions of counter-petition word

  • noun counter-petition 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. 1
  • noun counter-petition 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. 1
  • noun counter-petition something that is sought by request or entreaty: to receive one's full petition. 1
  • noun counter-petition Law. an application for a court order or for some judicial action. 1
  • verb with object counter-petition to beg for or request (something). 1
  • verb with object counter-petition to address a formal petition to (a sovereign, a legislative body, etc.): He received everything for which he had petitioned the king. 1
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Origin of counter-petition

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English peticioun (< Middle French peticion) < Latin petītiōn- (stem of petītiō) a seeking out, equivalent to petīt(us) (past participle of petere to seek) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Counter-petition

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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counter-petition popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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