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

Then, there is another aspect of petitionary prayer which demands a passing notice.

From Morality as a Religion An exposition of some first principles by Sullivan, W. R. Washington

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, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History by Carlyle, Thomas

"Well, what may be your will, madam?" said I. Helene came towards me with uplifted, petitionary eyes.

From Red Axe by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)

Do its requests represent the best modern conception of prayer as an inward aspiration rather than as petitionary?

From The Mistakes of Jesus by Floyd, William

Dear Famine, You will doubtless be surprised at receiving a petitionary letter from a perfect stranger, but, Fas est vel ab hoste.

From Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey by Cottle, Joseph