Panunulsol (en. Petition)

/pænʊnʊl'sɔl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of submitting a petition or request.
They held a petition to request a change in the law.
Nagdaos sila ng panunulsol upang hilingin ang pagbabago sa batas.
A document containing a formal request for an action from an authority.
They prepared the petition for a wage increase.
Inihanda nila ang panunulsol para sa pagtaas ng sahod.
The act of calling on a person or group to do something.
The petition is a way of expressing the sentiments of the citizens.
Ang panunulsol ay isang paraan ng pagpapahayag ng saloobin ng mga mamamayan.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'tulsol' meaning listening or helping.

Common Phrases and Expressions

petition of the citizens
Submission of a petition from the people to request change or action.
panunulsol ng mga mamamayan
petition for change
Request aimed at bringing change to the existing system or law.
panunulsol para sa pagbabago

Related Words

petition
A formal submission of a request or call for action.
petisyon
charity
Advocacy for added support for those in need.
kawanggawa

Slang Meanings

reporting or confessing to a peer to get back at someone or retrieve a conflict
Because of his anger, he reported to the teacher about his classmate.
Dahil sa galit niya, nag-panunulsol siya sa guro tungkol sa kanyang kaklase.
giving information to someone else often with bad intentions
I used to report others, but now it’s better not to get involved.
Dati akong nagpanunulsol, pero ngayong mas mabuti nang hindi na lang makialam.
talking to others to find joy or amusement in experienced problems
Stop your reporting; we should be strong against life's challenges.
Tama na ang panunulsol mo, dapat na tayong magpakatatag sa mga pagsubok sa buhay.