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petitioner

/ˈpɛtɪʃənər/ noun · British & US
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What does petitioner mean?

noun

A person who makes a formal request or appeal, typically in writing, to a court, government, or other authority.

Example

"The petitioner argued that the new law was unconstitutional and should be overturned."

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