petitio

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Noun petitio has 1 sense

petitio principii, petitio - the logical fallacy of assuming the conclusion in the premises; begging the question
--₁ is a kind of logical fallacy

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Petitio

Description:

Petitio is a Latin term derived from the verb "petere" which means "to seek" or "to request." In legal contexts, petitio refers to a written request or formal application made by an individual or party to a court or authority figure. It is often used to seek legal remedies, request a hearing, or submit a formal complaint.

Sample Sentences:

The plaintiff's attorney submitted a petitio to the court, requesting an injunction against the defendant.
The organization filed a petitio with the local council to appeal the zoning decision.
Upon receiving the petitio, the judge reviewed the case and scheduled a hearing.
His petitio for a restraining order was denied by the magistrate.

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