petitionary

American  

[puh-tish-uh-ner-ee] / pəˈtɪʃ əˌnɛr i /

adjective

1. of the nature of or expressing a petition.

2. Archaic. petitioning; suppliant.

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Etymology

Origin of petitionary

First recorded in 1570–80; petition + -ary

Example Sentences

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petitionary

Many a petitionary whisper is addressed to the housekeeper on the subject, but in vain; and, consequently, the public too often leave Grey Abbey dissatisfied.

From The Kellys and the O'Kellys by Anthony Trollope

When the coach had come to a standstill, he opened the door with as little creaking as might be, and held out a petitionary hand.

From Audrey by Mary Johnston

This logic even the Hyperborean understands: fast enough, with apologetic, petitionary growl, he sidles off; and, except for suicidal as well as homicidal purposes, need not return.

From Sartor Resartus: the life and opinions of Herr Teufelsdröckh by Thomas Carlyle

Would not this apply against all petitionary prayer?—St.

From Literary Remains, Volume 2 by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

A final word may be said with regard to a theoretical difficulty which many people feel in connexion with the intercessory and petitionary sides of prayer.

From Religious Reality by A. E. J. (Alfred Edward John) Rawlinson