La petición
Example: La petición de asilo fue presentada ante el tribunal competente.
Definition
"La petición" in legal context refers to a formal request or application submitted to an authority or court, seeking a specific action, decision, or favor. It is often used to initiate legal processes or claims, such as filing for asylum or other judicial remedies.
Etymology
The word "la petición" comes from the Latin 'petitio,' meaning 'a seeking or request.' It evolved through Old Spanish into modern Spanish, retaining its sense of formally asking or requesting something, especially in official or legal contexts.
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"La petición" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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