a formal written request to a court, which initiates a special proceeding

1) n. a formal written request to a court for an order of the cou...

The document that initiates the filing of a bankruptcy proceeding, setting forth basic information regarding the debtor, including name, address, chapter under which the case is filed, and estimated a [..]

Relationships Related Term:  memorial n. ~ A written request submitted to an authority. Citations: †(NARA Senate Records) Generally speaking, in the late 18th and 19th centuries a petition, unlike a m [..]

  a document presented to Parliament by a person or group of people asking for action on a matter

A request or plea sent to one or both chambers from an organization or private citizens' group asking support of, or opposition to, particular legislation or favorable consideration of a matter n [..]

c. 1600, from petition (n.). Related: Petitioned; petitioning.

early 14c., "a supplication or prayer, especially to a deity," from Old French peticion "request, petition" (12c., Modern French pétition) and directly from Latin petitionem (nomin [..]

If a consumer files a bankruptcy, but a judge has not yet ruled that it can proceed, it is known as bankruptcy petitioned.

to request, often by a form signed by the requestors.

A request for administered protection.

a document presented to a house of Parliament by a person or group of people asking for action on a matter

A request that the international application be processed according to the PCT or to the effect that the international application be the subject of international preliminary examination according to [..]

1) A formal request for something, submitted to an authority such as a court or a government agency. For example, the party who loses a court case might petition to appeal. 2) Making a formal request [..]

request: a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing prayer: reverent petition to a deity (Petit [..]

Definition A formal request or application to an authority, like a court, seeking specific relief or redress of some wrong. A petition can be filed requesting a zoning change, for example.

The second and final legal document an alien files when he or she wishes to become a citizen of the United States. It is generally filed two to five years after the declaration of intent. The petition [..]

A request made in court.

A written request made to a higher authority. An oral request is called a motion.

A document written to a government body that specifies some action the people would like the government to take. Government petitions are useful if one cannot find tax lists or census records for an a [..]

The formal, written request submitted by an individual seeking a land grant.

An application to a court requesting the right to settle a deceased individual’s estate.

A formal written appeal for action, addressed to an individual or group of persons with the authority to grant the request of one or more petitioners whose signatures usually appear on the document. C [..]

A letter, often signed by many people, making a specific request to Parliament.

A document presented to the House, signed by one or more people, requesting that a certain course of action is taken, or not taken.

Formal request submitted by an individual or group of individuals to the legislature.

A formal request.

A petition is a list of signatures agreeing to a statement or request which is presented to parliament. Details of how to submit a petition are here.

1 : a formal written request made to an official person or body (as a court or board) [a for equitable relief] [the creditor filed a for involuntary bankruptcy] 2 : a document embodying a formal ...

A) Request, orally or in writing; B) written complaint presented to court of law, in particular to parliament.    (Sayles, George O. The King's Parliament of England, 145)

In the broadest sense, an earnest request, prayer, or supplication to God. Often, such petitions are intercessory prayers, lifting the concerns for an individual or a group of people to God.

A request to the General Conference for official action on a topic or issue. A petition to the General Conference may be a request for an amendment to the Constitution, a change in the legislative con [..]

See public petition.

a formal written statement to government, requesting a change.

You can host your web petition online. This lets you run your partition 24-7 and globally. Avaaz Care2 thepetitionsite change.org GoPetition Ipetitions PetitionBuzz Petitiononline Petitions24 UK Gover [..]

A formal request made to Parliament by citizens of Guyana for redress of a grievance. Such a request can only be presented to the House by a Member. Petitions may be presented during Routine Proceedi [..]

(n) a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority(n) reverent petition to a deity(v) write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing

Written request to a court asking for a particular action to be taken.

The ability to ask for, in writing, a special exception to a specified rule or policy.

A formal request to a court to take a certain action on a matter.

To make a special request  Example: “It is too late to enroll in that class—you will have to complete a “Petition to   Add after the deadline” form.

A pleading in a civil action by which the plaintiff or person suing sets down the cause of action and invokes the court's jurisdiction to make a decision in the case.

The request for a temporary or permanent immigration benefit filed by an employer or family member on behalf of a foreign national.

refers to a formal request that one be legally recognized as qualified for a green card or certain nonimmigrant visas.

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The forms and appropriate supporting documentation filed with the USCIS to seek approval for a nonimmigrant or prospective immigrant for a specific immigration benefit.

A formal request made by either a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (PR) on behalf of an applicant (the beneficiary), proving the applicant is qualified to receive an immigrant visa or a Green Card [..]

The document prepared by an Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) to explain the grounds for requesting reconsideration of denial or revocation of accreditation.

The document that initiates the filing of a bankruptcy proceeding, setting forth basic information regarding the debtor, including name, address, chapter under which the case is filed, and estimated a [..]

In criminal cases, a petition sets out the charges against the accused and starts the formal court process. It is also a document used to begin certain types of civil court cases.

A civil pleading filed to initiate a matter in Juvenile Court, setting forth the alleged grounds for the court to take jurisdiction of the case and asking the court to do so and intervene.

an appeal to a judge or *Justice of the Peace for some kind of assistance or relief. They could cover many circumstances, including the lifting or reduction of a punishment, the disciplining of an abu [..]

A document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is a delinquent and asking that the court assume jurisdiction over the juvenile or asking that an alleged delinquent be waived to criminal c [..]

(1) A writ by which civil court proceedings are initiated in which some administrative order of the court is required for something to be done which requires judicial authority. It is distinct from a summons in an action which is to enforce a legal right against a person (the defender). In the Court of Session civil causes are raised at first insta [..]

A formal written request made to a court.

A delinquency petition informs a juvenile judge of the allegations against a youth and asks the judge to hold a formal hearing to determine if the youth did what he is accused of doing.

A petition is a document containing a number of signatures, presented to a minister or parliament in the hope of bringing about a change in the law.

a document which commences a civil proceeding other than an action or law suit (which is commenced by a Statement of Claim); a Petition usually seeks from the court relief that is set out under a part [..]

A petition is an official request submitted to a court, judge, or board, asking for an order or ruling on a particular legal matter.  Because this is definition is applicable to most legal cases, petitions may be required to initiate a myriad of legal proceedings.  To begin any legal procedure, one party (usually the plaintiff or prosecution) will [..]

A formal written request filed with the Clerk of the Court requesting the court to take action.

A document filed by the state in the Family Division that sets forth the allegations that a juvenile is either delinquent or in need of care or supervision.

The official document, which contains the formal statement of charges against the juvenile.

Written application to a court requesting a remedy available under law.

A formal charging document issued by the State Attorney wherein the named juvenile is accused of committing a specific offense.

A written request filed in court, such as a petition for a temporary restraining order under the Family Abuse Prevention Act.

The formal written document filed in a court where the person filing the action sets forth the names of the parties, the claims made against the party and the request for what relief is being sought. [..]

Process by which a student requests review of admissions and financial aid decisions in consideration of special circumstances not previously acknowledged.

A formal request from an interested individual to list, reclassify, or delist a species, or to revise critical habitat for a listed species under ESA. Critical habitat can be petitioned for designation under the Administrative Procedures Act.

A document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is a delinquent or a status offender and asking that the court assume jurisdiction over the juvenile or that an alleged delinquent be transf [..]

In simple terms, it means to ask or request something from the court. Sometimes attorneys file a document to ask to start the formal probate process called the "Petition for Formal Probate an [..]

A formal application made to a court.

1) n. a formal written request to a court for an order of the court. It is distinguished from a complaint in a lawsuit which asks for damages and/or performance by the opposing party. Petitions includ [..]

A written application to Court for relief or remedy.

A petition is a written application to the court for relief or remedy.

  A formal application made to a court.

A petition is a written application to the court for relief or remedy.

A formal application made to a Court.  

A petition is a written application to the court for relief or remedy. Preferential Creditors

A request from an individual or group appealing to the House or Senate to act favorably on a proposal before the Chamber or to take steps to initiate action on a particular issue.

a document asking the USPTO to do something, usually accompanied by a fee. Some petitions are included in routine paperwork and routinely granted - for example, if a response to an office action is fi [..]

A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures. A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specif [..]

petition (formal, written request made to a parliament or an official person)

In common speech, any document signed by a number of people and sent to an office or authority asking that something be done. In legal language it refers to specific kinds of formal applications. Among others, there are the land petitions made by colonial settlers to get title to, or use of, land (see LICENSE OF OCCUPATION). Petitions of right are [..]