The process of initiating a referendum by petition is known as the popular or citizens initiative.

They had attempted without success to negotiate with the king by petition.

Except in divorce proceedings, commencement by petition is now very rare.

Rather than going to the convention to seek the nomination, Norton got on the ballot by petition.

Let me emphasize that we do not prosecute by public pressure or by petition.

The process takes only several months, and rarely does another viable candidate emerge through the other means available, by petition.

After being unseated by petition, he is not known to have stood for Parliament again.

In 14, electors themselves have requested a referendum by petition.

The bill died in committee, as did legislation to allow citizens to form a regional transportation authority by petition.

An individual or organization, by petition, forces a vote on a law already enacted by the legislature.