Cryptic crossword clue
Government in Ontario organised petition 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ROGATION

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The straight part
We know that "petition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case petition = rogation.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ROGATION mean?

ROGATION noun
  1. A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.
  2. The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.

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