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petitioner

[pəˈtɪʃənər]

petitioner Definition

a person who presents a petition to an authority or a court of law.

Using petitioner: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "petitioner" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The petitioner requested a hearing on the matter.

  • Example

    The petitioner filed a petition for divorce.

  • Example

    The petitioner is seeking compensation for damages.

  • Example

    The petitioner's request was denied.

petitioner Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for petitioner

Phrases with petitioner

  • a person who presents a petition to a public authority or government body

    Example

    The public petitioner submitted a petition to the city council requesting a new park in the neighborhood.

  • a person who presents a petition to a private organization or individual

    Example

    The private petitioner submitted a petition to the company's CEO requesting a change in company policy.

  • a person who presents a petition to a political authority or government body

    Example

    The political petitioner submitted a petition to the state legislature requesting a change in the law.

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Summary: petitioner in Brief

'Petitioner' [pəˈtɪʃənər] is a noun that refers to a person who presents a petition to an authority or a court of law. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'The petitioner filed a petition for divorce.' 'Petitioner' can also be modified by adjectives like 'public,' 'private,' or 'political,' indicating the type of authority being petitioned.