Use each of these terms in a sentence that will help explain its meaning: petition, debate, preamble, status.

petition-a formal written request made to an authority or organized body (such as a court filing a petition for divorce Her defense lawyer had petitioned the court to videotape Scott's testimony about Hearst before he died, but the petition was denied.)

debate-to argue about the subject was hotly debated. b : to engage (an opponent) in debate a governor debating her challenger. 2 : to turn over in one's mind : to think about (something, such as different options) in order to decide still debating what to do. intransitive verb.

preamble-Definition of Preamble. an opening announcement used to describe what is about to be read or said. Examples of Preamble in a sentence. 1. The preamble of the international health organization summarizes the group's purpose.

status.-position or rank in relation to others the status of a father. b : relative rank in a hierarchy of prestige especially : high prestige. 2 : the condition of a person or thing in the eyes of the law. 3 : state or condition with respect to circumstances the status of the negotiations.

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