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Petitioner (Noun)

Someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right.

Nouns denoting people.

The petitioner claimed that the company had breached its contract and was seeking damages.
As the petitioner, she was required to provide evidence to support her allegations of discrimination.
The court ruled in favor of the petitioner, ordering the defendant to return the disputed property.
The petitioner's lawyer argued that the government had overstepped its authority in denying his client's application.
After filing her petition, the petitioner waited anxiously for the court's decision on her request for a restraining order.

One praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors".

Nouns denoting people.