n.
One who presents a petition.
petitioner
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This entry contains information applicable to United States law only.
One who presents a formal, written application to a court, officer, or legislative body that requests action on a certain matter.
In legal proceedings initiated by a petition, the respondent is the person against whom relief is sought, or who opposes the petition. One who appeals from a judgment is a petitioner.
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