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Vocabulary Entry
petitioner
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who presents a petition to an authority or a court.
Example Sentences
"The petitioner requested a review of the case."
"After gathering enough signatures, the petitioner submitted the request to the city council."
"The lawyer advised her client to become a petitioner to expedite the legal process."
V
verb
To make a formal request or appeal to an authority.
Example Sentences
"She decided to petition the court for a change in custody."
"They plan to petition the local government for a new park."
"Organizations often petition for environmental reforms."