Usage Note
Pétition refers to a formal written request signed by many people and addressed to an authority. The phrase signer une pétition ('to sign a petition') is common. The verb pétitionner exists but is rarely used; one more often says lancer une pétition.
Examples
"Ils ont lancé une pétition contre la loi."
Natural Translation
They launched a petition against the law.
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