This right of petitioning developed into a power of legislation.
I am not petitioning about anything.
Now, the Hulk is petitioning the court for some of his money back to pay his bills.
Some consumers are also petitioning Clairol to revive the classic shampoo.
He early made his mark as a church leader, and took an active part in petitioning against the " five acts " and later against the introduction of a service-book and canons drawn up on the model of the English prayer-book.