Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
petitioner
noun
/pəˈtɪʃənər/
Definition
A person who formally requests something from an authority, especially in a legal context.
Examples
- The petitioner filed a request for a review of the decision made by the lower court.
- In the case, the petitioner argued that her rights had been violated.
- Many petitioners come to court seeking changes in family law matters.
Meaning
A petitioner is someone who appeals to a court or other governing body for a specific action or decision.
Synonyms
- applicant
- claimant
- requester
- entreator
