legitimate petition
[lə-ˈji-tə-mət pə-ˈti-shən]
nounpl: legitimate petitions
petição legítima
1. A formal written request signed by multiple people, submitted to an authority or government body, that is lawful, justified, and based on valid grounds or rights
The community submitted a legitimate petition to the city council requesting improved public transportation.
A comunidade apresentou uma petição legítima à câmara municipal solicitando melhorias no transporte público.
2. A legal document presenting a grievance or request that meets procedural and substantive requirements of law
The court accepted the legitimate petition for reconsideration of the case.
O tribunal aceitou a petição legítima para reconsideração do caso.
In Brazil, legitimate petitions are important civic tools, especially at municipal and state levels. Citizens frequently use them to request improvements in public services, changes in local policies, or to voice collective concerns. The term emphasizes that the petition meets legal standards and represents genuine public interest rather than frivolous or illegal requests.
Related Idioms & Phrases
file a legitimate petition
submit a legitimate petition
sign a legitimate petition
legitimate petition for redress
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