The use of "petition"

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I was wondering if "petition" is the right word to use when I want to describe the situation when several people sign on a sheet in order to start a club in school. If not, what is the appropriate word to use? Thanks.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

If the purpose of the sheet is to show the teacher that everyone wants permission to start a new club, it's a petition

If the purpose is to join an existing club, it's eg a sign-up sheet.

Clive

Mister Micawber · Answer

Yes, that is a petition if it is a request to the school to allow you to form the club.

Avangi · Answer

ray60704I was wondering if "petition" is the right word to use when I want to describe the situation when several people sign on a sheet in order to start a club in school.

It depends on your meaning. If you have permission to start the club, and you're just posting a sign-up sheet for prospective members, I wouldn't call it a "petition."

"Petition" can be a verb or a noun. If your intention is to petition (verb) the school administration to charter your club, or to grant you permission to form the club, then your document is a petition (noun).

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Hmmmm, that was an interesting ride. The first half of the thread disappeared. Where did it go? I thought I was replying to a new post in moderation. Then I was shuttled to a thread; then half of it disappeared and I can't find it.

Ray60704 · Answer

Thanks a lot. What I need is the petition for starting a new club.

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