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petitioner

pe·ti·tion
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [puh-tish-uh n]
    • /pəˈtɪʃ ən/
    • /pəˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puh-tish-uh n]
    • /pəˈtɪʃ ən/

Definitions of petitioner word

  • noun petitioner a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit: a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law. 1
  • noun petitioner a request made for something desired, especially a respectful or humble request, as to a superior or to one of those in authority; a supplication or prayer: a petition for aid; a petition to God for courage and strength. 1
  • noun petitioner something that is sought by request or entreaty: to receive one's full petition. 1
  • noun petitioner Law. an application for a court order or for some judicial action. 1
  • verb with object petitioner to beg for or request (something). 1
  • verb with object petitioner to address a formal petition to (a sovereign, a legislative body, etc.): He received everything for which he had petitioned the king. 1

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Origin of petitioner

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English peticioun (< Middle French peticion) < Latin petītiōn- (stem of petītiō) a seeking out, equivalent to petīt(us) (past participle of petere to seek) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Petitioner

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

petitioner popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

petitioner usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for petitioner

noun petitioner

  • appealer — an earnest request for aid, support, sympathy, mercy, etc.; entreaty; petition; plea.
  • appellant — An appellant is someone who is appealing against a court's decision after they have been judged guilty of a crime.
  • applicant — An applicant for something such as a job or a place at a college is someone who makes a formal written request to be given it.
  • bidder — A bidder is someone who offers to pay a certain amount of money for something that is being sold. If you sell something to the highest bidder, you sell it to the person who offers the most money for it.
  • candidate — A candidate is someone who is being considered for a position, for example someone who is running in an election or applying for a job.

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