petitioner
/pəˈtɪʃənə(r)/noun
उच्चारण पटिशनर
याचिकाकर्ता, याची, प्रार्थी
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noun
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[C] law
a person who asks a court to take legal action or make a decision, especially in a petition
याचिकाकर्ता, याची, प्रार्थी
- The petitioner argued that her fundamental rights had been violated.
- The court asked the petitioners to file fresh documents.
- The petitioner asked the court to stop the construction.
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- The judge listened carefully to the petitioner's lawyer.
- The petitioner had waited five years for a hearing.
Synonyms applicant appellant claimant
Opposite respondent
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[C]
a person who signs or presents a formal written request to a government or other authority
अर्ज़ी देने वाला, निवेदक
- The petitioners demanded a new bridge over the river.
- The petitioner asked the High Court to order a fresh inquiry.
- Hundreds of petitioners presented their demands to the district officer.
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- The petitioners asked the council for a new playground.
- Every petitioner signed the letter to the minister.