COUNTERPETITIONS Antonyms
Definition of COUNTERPETITIONS
Best Opposite Words For COUNTERPETITIONS
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appeals | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • earnest or urgent request • attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates • (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial • request for a sum of money verb • take a court case to a higher court for review • request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection • be attractive to • challenge (a decision) • cite as an authority; resort to | ||||||||
applications | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose • a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school • the work of applying something • a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task • liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin • a diligent effort • the action of putting something into operation | ||||||||
demands | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an urgent or peremptory request • the ability and desire to purchase goods and services • required activity • the act of demanding • a condition requiring relief verb • request urgently and forcefully • require as useful, just, or proper • claim as due or just • lay legal claim to • summon to court • ask to be informed of | ||||||||
entreaties | nounn | |||||||
noun • earnest or urgent request | ||||||||
inquiries | nounn | |||||||
noun • a search for knowledge • an instance of questioning • a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest | ||||||||
petitions | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority • reverent petition to a deity verb • write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing | ||||||||
pleas | nounn | |||||||
noun • a humble request for help from someone in authority • (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) • an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed | ||||||||
requests | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority • the verbal act of requesting verb • express the need or desire for • ask (a person) to do something • inquire for (information) | ||||||||
solicitations | nounn | |||||||
noun • an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status • request for a sum of money • the act of enticing a person to do something wrong (as an offer of sex in return for money) | ||||||||
supplications | nounn | |||||||
noun • a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service • a humble request for help from someone in authority • the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving) |