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The Clue
Amendment impetus, maybe (8 letter answer)
The Answer
PETITION
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Notes
The answer PETITION is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Entreaty
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Request
Formal request
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Definition
PETITION as a noun:
1. (request, petition, postulation) = a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
2. (prayer, petition, orison) = reverent petition to a deity
PETITION as a verb:
1. write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing