Word: Petitionary
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: "Petitionary" describes something that is related to a petition or expresses a request or demand. A petition is usually a formal written document that asks for something, often signed by many people. When something is petitionary, it has to do with making such requests.
Usage Instructions:Use "petitionary" when you want to describe actions, procedures, or documents that involve asking for something formally. It often implies a sense of urgency or need for a response.
Example Sentence: "The petitionary letter from the community requested better public transportation services."
Advanced Usage: You might encounter "petitionary" in legal contexts, where it could refer to court procedures that involve requests to the judge or government. For example, "The petitionary process in the court was lengthy and required many documents."
Word Variants: - Petition (noun): A formal request. - Petitioning (verb): The act of making a formal request. - Petitioner (noun): A person who makes a petition.
Different Meaning:While "petitionary" primarily relates to formal requests, it can also imply a sense of pleading or begging in a broader, more emotional context.
Synonyms: - Requesting - Pleading - Soliciting
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:While there are no specific idioms that use "petitionary," you might come across phrases like "put in a request" or "file a petition" that relate to the concept of making a formal appeal.