petitioner

/ pɪˈtɪʃənə /

noun

1. a person who presents a petition

2. the plaintiff in a divorce suit

Example Sentences

Damon Landor, the petitioner, wore long dreadlocks for almost 20 years as an expression of his beliefs as a Rastafarian – part of a biblical practice known as the “Nazarite vow.”

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Two years later, the court dismissed the petition, directing the petitioner to approach a committee handling transfers of wild animals by zoos.

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The UK Parliament petition opposes the creation of any national ID system and demands the government ditch its plans, which petitioners claim "would be a step towards mass surveillance and digital control".

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The petitioners welcomed the ruling, while legal experts warned that the decision would have far-reaching implications for employers, who will need to adjust their current leave policies to comply with the judgement.

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It was debated in parliament, but in a letter responding to petitioners, state authorities made no commitment to holding an inquiry.

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Related Words

• claimant