act of petitionglossary / ACT OF PETITION act of petition. Hist. A summary proceeding in which litigants provide brief statements supported by affidavit. • This procedure was used in the English High Court of Admiralty. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Howard,在一家顶尖的美国律师事务所担任专职法律翻译,专注翻译各类与信托与财产规划有关的法律文件。