Petition See also Beg; Plead ye will not suffer beggar to put up his petition in vain, Mosiah 4:16. if ye condemn man who puts his petition to you, how much more just will your condemnation be, Mosiah 4:22. Moroni1 sends petition to governor requesting power to compel dissenters to fight, Alma 51:15. thy sins are forgiven, according to thy petition, D&C 90:1.