De petitie
Example: De petitie voor betere arbeidsomstandigheden is ingediend.
Definition
"De petitie" refers to a formal written request, typically signed by multiple people, appealing to an authority or government for a specific cause or action. It is commonly used in legal or civic contexts to express collective concerns or demands, such as improved working conditions.
Etymology
The word "de petitie" originates from the Latin word 'petitio,' meaning 'a request or demand.' It passed into Dutch via French, where 'pétition' signified a formal appeal. Fun fact: the tradition of petitioning authorities dates back to ancient times as a peaceful way for citizens to communicate grievances.
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"De petitie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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