Petitionary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Petitionary is an adjective meaning supplicatory or asking; making a petition.
Meaning
supplicatory or asking; making a petition.
More Meanings
- Containing a petition, or having the nature of a petition.
Example Sentences
August 17, 1736, Alexander Pope, letter to Jonathan Swift petitionary epistles
I have been blown out of your gates with sighs; and conjure thee to pardon Rome and thy petitionary countrymen.
Synonyms for petitionary
Depending on context, synonyms include beseeching.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beseeching, petitory, supplicational, placitory, pathetical, prayful.
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