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日本語WordNet
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
reverent petition to a deity
write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
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(noun) A formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority; (verb) to make a formal request.
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Had the council received the petition earlier, they could have prevented the controversial legislation completely.
もし評議会が請願書をもっと早く受け取っていたら、彼らは論争の的となった法律を完全に防ぐことができたでしょう。
Wherefore, the undersigned respectfully submits this petition for consideration, acknowledging that approval remains contingent upon the committee's discretion and subject to prevailing regulations governing such applications.
したがって、署名者はこの請願を考慮のため謹んで提出し、承認は委員会の裁量に依存し、そのような申請を管理する既存の規制に従うことを認める。
Despite her petiteness, she had a commanding presence.
小柄にもかかわらず、彼女は堂々とした存在感がありました。
Petit larceny is punishable by fines rather than imprisonment.
軽窃盗は投獄ではなく罰金で処罰されます。
The workers petitioned the government for better working conditions.
労働者たちはより良い労働条件を求めて政府に陳情した。
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