### Question
How is the term petition defined?


### Answer
The term **petition** is defined in *11 U.S.C. § 101* as the following:

> petition filed under section 301, 302, 303, or 304 [2](#101_2_target) of this title, as the case may be, commencing a case under this title

#### Citation:
  - *11 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

