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Webster 1913 Edition


Petitioning

Pe-ti′tion-ing

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Noun.
The act of presenting apetition; a supplication.

Webster 1828 Edition


Petitioning

PETI'TIONING

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ppr.
Asking as a favor, grant, right or mercy; supplicating.

PETI'TIONING

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Noun.
The act of asking or soliciting; solicitation; supplication. Tumultuous petitioning is made penal by statute.