Petitioner
/ˌpetɪˈʃənər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who presents a petition to a court or other authority in a legal proceeding.
The petitioner filed a motion to reconsider the court's decision.
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Commentary
The term 'petitioner' identifies the party initiating a legal action by petition, often used in appellate or special proceedings.
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