petition

The previous year Mr. Éli Lescot, president of this Republic, had petitioned Pope Pius XII for their help.
C’est M. Éli Lescot, président de cette république, qui, un an auparavant, avait adressé une supplique au pape Pie XII en vue d’obtenir leur concours.
The woman had petitioned for divorce on the grounds of cruelty.
La femme avait déposé une demande de divorce pour cruauté.
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