petitioner

/ pɪˈtɪʃənə /

noun

1. a person who presents a petition
2. the plaintiff in a divorce suit

Example Sentences

“It has not given the right to the petitioner to import the book.”

From BBC

This would allow the petitioners to ask the court to, in effect, set aside the policy and restore the winter fuel payment to all.

From BBC

Home building, agriculture and solar and wind energy industry representatives rejected some assertions made by the petitioners while underscoring their contributions to top state goals, such as moving away from fossil fuels and increasing housing.

From Los Angeles Times

The petitioners had hoped to extend the deadline by 10 days.

From Salon

In 2023, India's Supreme Court dismissed a petition that sought a complete ban on performers from Pakistan, asking the petitioners to not to be “so narrow minded”.

From BBC

Related Words

• claimant