petitioner — a person who makes a formal request or appeal to an authority or court
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who makes a formal request or appeal to an authority or court
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈtɪʃənər/
Example Sentences
- The petitioner claimed that his neighbor's karaoke parties violated noise regulations.
- As the petitioner in the custody case, she had to present evidence to support her claim.
- The petitioner's request to change the office coffee brand was surprisingly approved by management.
petitioner
NOUN[/pəˈtɪʃənər/]
a person who makes a formal request or appeal to an authority or court
a determined citizen holds up official documents while speaking earnestly to a court clerk behind a desk. The citizen gestures toward the papers with hope and urgency in their expression. The court clerk listens attentively while reaching for a stamp to process the formal request. Other people wait in line behind the citizen, also holding their own legal papers. The clerk begins reviewing the documents to approve the citizen's appeal. a person who makes a formal request or appeal to an authority or court
The petitioner pleads before the practitioner and commissioner
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“The petitioner claimed that his neighbor's karaoke parties violated noise regulations.”
“As the petitioner in the custody case, she had to present evidence to support her claim.”
“The petitioner's request to change the office coffee brand was surprisingly approved by management.”
“The court scheduled a hearing to review the petitioner's immigration application.”
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