VDict - Definition of petitioner

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petitioner

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Noun

someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right

one praying humbly for something
- a suppliant for her favors

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Synonyms:
suer suppliant supplicant requester

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "petitioner":
petitionary petitioner
Words contain "petitioner" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
besieger solicitor petitioner canvasser

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