Petitioners
/ˈpiːtɪʃənərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals or parties who file a formal request (petition) to a court seeking judicial relief or action.
The petitioners argued that their constitutional rights had been violated.
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- petitioner
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Commentary
Petitioners are typically the parties initiating proceedings in appellate or special writ courts, distinct from plaintiffs who commence original suits.
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