petitioner
/ (pɪˈtɪʃənə) /
a person who presents a petition
mainly British the plaintiff in a divorce suit
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Figueroa had further alleged that Castro “frequently abducts daughters and keeps them from mother/petitioner/legal custodian.”
How Ariel Castro Remained at Liberty in Cleveland All These Years | Michael Daly | May 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe king, by way of joke, desired the earl to personate him, and ordered the petitioner to be admitted.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousAfter formal evidence was given by the petitioner, the usual decree was granted with costs against Parnell (November 17, 1890).
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 4 of 8 | VariousAnd I said: Hast thou put off the petitioner as I desired, to another day?
The Substance of a Dream | F. W. BainLet a habeas corpus issue in this case according to the prayer of the petitioner, returnable forthwith.
The Old Pike | Thomas B. Searight
Camilla had all the gratification she promised herself, in witnessing the happiness of the poor petitioner.
Camilla | Fanny Burney
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