Cryptic crossword clue
Very lawful petition 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SOLICIT

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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 = solicit.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SOLICIT mean?

SOLICIT noun
  1. Solicitation
SOLICIT verb
  1. To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
  2. To woo; to court.
  3. To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
  4. To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.
  5. To make a petition.
  6. To disturb or trouble; to harass.
  7. To urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to.
  8. To disturb; to disquiet.

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