petitioner
gb/pətˈɪʃənɚ/ us/pətˈɪʃənɚ/
C1
Angielski
~ 7600
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
formal
C1
entity
1
person making a formal petition
A person who makes an official written request to a court or other authority.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] is the petitioner in [a case]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use "petitioner" for any person who simply asks for something in daily life. However, "petitioner" is mainly used in formal or legal situations, such as court cases or official requests. In everyday conversation, words like "person", "applicant", or "requester" are usually more natural. Learners also sometimes confuse "petitioner" with "respondent" or "defendant"; the petitioner is the one starting the case or request, while the respondent or defendant is the one answering it.
Synonimy
applicant (More general and less legal; used for people formally asking for something such as a job, visa, or license, not only in court.)
Antonimy
respondent (In legal and official contexts, the respondent is the person or party who must answer the petitioner's request or complaint.)
Kolokacje
the petitioner
|petitioner and respondent
|lead petitioner
|original petitioner
|divorce petitioner
|as a petitioner
Tematy
law
|government
|society
|communication
Przykłady
- The petitioner asked the court to review the government’s decision.
- In this case, the petitioner claims that her rights were violated.
- The judge ruled in favor of the petitioner after hearing all the evidence.
- The petitioner must file all required documents before the hearing date.
- The court ordered the respondent to reply to the petitioner within thirty days.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The petitioner wrote a letter to the court.
- The judge listened carefully to the petitioner.
- The petitioner wants the city to change the new law.
- In this case, Maria is the petitioner and John is the respondent.
- The petitioner needs a lawyer to help with the case.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
petitioner
IPA
GB/pətˈɪʃənɚ/
US/pətˈɪʃənɚ/
Sylaby i akcent
pe - ti - tion - er (4 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ti)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: petitioner
- Plural: petitioners
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
petitioners
noun
Core family
petition
noun B2
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