ALL meanings of counter-petition
count·er-pe·ti·tion
C c - 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
- verb with object counter-petition to ask by petition for (something). 1
- verb without object counter-petition to present a petition. 1
- verb without object counter-petition to address or present a formal petition. 1
- verb without object counter-petition to request or solicit, as by a petition: to petition for redress of grievances. 1