Petitioner

Pronunciation: /pəˈtɪʃənər/

Petitioner (noun)

  1. A person who asks a court to make a decision or order, usually by filing an official request.
  2. A person who formally asks an authority to change something, often after a problem or unfair treatment.

Examples

  • The petitioner asked the court for a new hearing.
  • The court reviewed the petitioner's request carefully.