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."
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