peticio
Peticio is a term used to describe a formal request addressed to an authority, typically in writing, seeking a specific action, relief, or privilege. While not the standard English term, it is encountered in discussions of Romance-language legal and administrative traditions as a general label for petitions. The closest English equivalent is petition.
Etymology and forms: The word derives from Latin petitio meaning “a seeking, demand,” from petere “to seek,
Usage and context: Historically, peticiones were used in medieval and early modern Europe to obtain royal or
Forms and content: A typical petition identifies the petitioner, presents factual and legal grounds, specifies the
Examples: The Petition of Right (1628) was a notable historical English document limiting royal prerogative. In
See also: petition, pétition, petition of rights, memorial, demanda.