petition drive
[/pəˈtɪʃən draɪv/]
nounpl: petition drives
campanha de abaixo-assinado
1. An organized campaign to collect signatures on a petition in order to demonstrate public support for a cause, change in policy, or removal of an official
The environmental group launched a petition drive to stop the construction of the new highway.
O grupo ambiental iniciou uma campanha de abaixo-assinado para impedir a construção da nova rodovia.
2. A coordinated effort to gather support through signed documents that will be presented to authorities or decision-makers
The petition drive collected over 50,000 signatures in just two months.
A campanha de abaixo-assinado coletou mais de 50 mil assinaturas em apenas dois meses.
Petition drives are a common form of civic engagement in both American and Brazilian society, used to address local, national, and social issues. In Brazil, they are frequently employed for causes related to public services, environmental protection, and workers' rights. In the USA, petition drives have historical significance in grassroots activism and community organizing.
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