Definition

A person who formally requests something from a court or other authority by presenting a petition.

Example

The petitioner submitted a request for a new trial.

Conversation

Did you hear about the petitioner who won the case last week?

No, I didn't! What was it about?

It was a really important issue regarding community rights.

That's amazing! It must feel great to have your voice heard as a petitioner.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Petitioner → It is formed from "petitio" (from Latin, meaning a request or appeal) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A petitioner is a person who makes a request or appeal, often in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone making a 'request' ('petitio') — that's why a petitioner is a person who asks for something.

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