petitioner
Britishnoun
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a person who presents a petition
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the plaintiff in a divorce suit
Example Sentences
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“To date, the Petitioner does not know where the Respondent is living with the parties’ minor child,” the motion adds.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2024
“Respondents disagree with how Petitioner chose to describe the factual background of the matter,” they said in the court filing.
From Washington Times • Oct. 16, 2023
Then he said ,"Counsel for Petitioner came with up with the idea of seeking a waiver early in the case."
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2023
“After review of the evidence, law and expert opinions, the State stipulates the Petitioner would be found intellectually disabled,” prosecutor Steve Jones wrote in a court filing.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2021
Here comes the marquis: I will make myself Petitioner for some part of your land, To know whither it is flying.
From The Duchess of Malfi by Webster, John
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