petitioner Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun one praying humbly for something
    supplicant; requester; suppliant.
    • a suppliant for her favors
  2. noun someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right
    suer.

WordNet


Pe*ti"tion*er noun
Definitions
  1. One who presents a petition.

Webster 1913