petition

verb

write a petition for something to somebody
誰かに何かのために嘆願書を書く

request formally and in writing
正式に、書面で要請する

noun

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
当局に提出された何かを要求する公式のメッセージ
reverent petition to a deity
神への敬虔な祈願

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