Petitioner
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈtɪʃənɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Petitioner is a noun meaning (law) Someone who presents a petition to a court.
Meaning
(law) Someone who presents a petition to a court.
More Meanings
- Someone who presents a petition to some person in authority.
Example Sentences
Ethel was in mourning: they had judged it the most fitting habit for a petitioner; it was certainly one most becoming to the wearer.
Word Forms
- petitioners
Synonyms for petitioner
Depending on context, synonyms include suppliant, supplicant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include supplicant, suppliant, applicant, appellant, appellee, complainant.
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