Petition (noun)

1. A formal written request addressed to an authority or organization, usually containing many signatures, asking for something to be done.
2. A written document containing a request and usually bearing the signatures of those making the request.

Origin:

From middle english peticioun, from old french petition, from latin petitio ("a request, a seeking, a petition"), from petere ("to seek, ask").

Examples:

1. The citizens of the town signed a petition to the government asking for a new road to be built.
2. The employees presented a petition to the management demanding better working conditions.
3. The students submitted a petition to the school board requesting longer library hours.
4. The organization collected thousands of petitions in support of their cause.
5. The lawyer filed a petition in the court to review the case.