### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define petition?


### Answer
Under *11 U.S.C. § 101*, **petition** is defined as:

> petition filed under section 301, 302, 303 and [2](#101_2_target) 1504 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**

