counterpetition

noun, verb — 2 senses

counterpetition

noun

Etymology From counter- + petition.

1

An opposing petition set up in response to another petition.

  • He also noted that there are counterpetitions urging him to keep making films.2008 May 18, John Schwartz, “Call Him the Worst Director (Then Duck)”, in New York Times:

counterpetition

verb

Etymology From counter- + petition.

1

To petition in opposition to another petition.

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