Collocations for petition - noun

bankruptcy, divorce | protest

sign | deliver, file, present, send, submit | draw up, get up, launch, organize, raise | support | hear
The petition will be heard tomorrow.

grant
Her petition for divorce was granted.

dismiss, oppose, reject
The district court has opposed the petition by the local electricity company.

call for sth, demand sth, urge sth | oppose sth
The petition opposes the closures.

support sth
The petition supports the scheme to rebuild the road.

~ against
We''re getting up a petition against the proposed building plans.

~ by/from
a petition by local residents

~ for
Local government supports the petition for a new hospital.

~ in favour of
a petition in favour of reform