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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Naftali Wambalo of the Africa Tech Workers Movement, who is a petitioner in the continuing legal action around that case, told the BBC he had also spoken with workers involved in the smart glasses contract.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
In that case, petitioner Joseph Accardi alleged that the attorney general had compiled a list of “unsavory characters” and circulated it within the DOJ, and he was on the list.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
The petitioner on Tuesday is First Choice, which runs five pro-life pregnancy centers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
“It is highly, highly unusual to be seeking detention of a petitioner given the factual record of today,” Judge Michael Farbiarz said on Friday.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2025
Dany found herself glancing at them as yet another petitioner droned on and on.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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