petitioner (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /pəˈtɪʃənər/

Definition

A person who presents a formal request to an authority, especially in a legal context.

Examples

• The petitioner filed a request for a restraining order against her former partner.

• After reviewing the evidence, the judge ruled in favor of the petitioner.

• The group of petitioners hoped their collective voice would lead to policy change.

How to Use petitioner

the petitioner argues (collocation)

The person making the formal request presents their case. — "During the hearing, the petitioner argues that the previous ruling was unjust."

petitioner's request (collocation)

The formal demand made by the petitioner. — "The court will review the petitioner's request next week."

petitioner for divorce (collocation)

The person initiating divorce proceedings. — "She became the petitioner for divorce after years of marital difficulties."

Synonyms of petitioner

Words with a similar meaning to petitioner:

• applicant
• supplicant
• claimant
• litigant

Antonyms of petitioner

Words with the opposite meaning to petitioner:

• respondent
• defendant

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