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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An opposing petition set up in response to another petition.

   "He also noted that there are counterpetitions urging him to keep making films."

Verb

1. 1
   To petition in opposition to another petition.

Example

More examples

"He also noted that there are counterpetitions urging him to keep making films."

Etymology

From counter- + petition.

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