petitioner

• 指正式向法院或当局提出请求或上诉的人，也指谦卑地请求某事的人。

A noun referring to a person who makes a formal request or appeal, especially to a court or authority, or one who humbly prays for something.

1. One who makes a humble requestC1formal

   A person who earnestly and humbly asks for something, such as a favor or mercy.

   恳求者

   • The petitioner knelt before the king, asking for clemency.
   • She was a humble petitioner, seeking aid for her village.
   • The temple was filled with petitioners offering their prayers.

   同义词pleaderrequestersuppliantsupplicant

2. Legal applicantC1formallegal

   A person who formally requests a court to take action or address a grievance, such as in a lawsuit or divorce.

   申请人

   • The petitioner filed a motion for child custody.
   • In the divorce case, the petitioner requested a fair division of assets.
   • The court heard the petitioner's arguments before making a decision.

   同义词applicantclaimantcomplainantplaintiffsuitor