Cryptic crossword clue
Request lowly worker to hold it up twice 8

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

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What does PETITION mean?

PETITION noun
  1. A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
  2. A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.
  3. A formal written request for judicial action.
  4. A prayer; a supplication; an entreaty.
PETITION verb
  1. To make a request to, commonly in written form.

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