Jews had to petition annually for permission to live there.

In 1787, the 72-year old architect petitioned the King for permission to retire, giving both his failing health and financial difficulties as reasons.

On November 13, 1906 voters of Hampton territory petitioned the county court for permission to incorporate as a village.

The parishioners petitioned the Governor for permission to relocate their place of worship closer to the population center.

He petitioned the Meiji government for permission and aid to effect a number of reforms, but was denied.

In order to do this, the princess had to petition Emperor Nicholas I for permission to commission his services.

Seeking aid, local communities petitioned the state legislature for permission to loan money to railroads.

Tufnell petitioned parliament for permission to develop his estate but the leases he was granted were left unused.

In 1581 the hospital petitioned the town for permission to build a new hospital while also filing for damages from the fire.

In 1710, the parishioners petitioned parliament for permission to rebuild the church on another site, but nothing was done.