PETITIONER
\pətˈɪʃənə], \pətˈɪʃənə], \p_ə_t_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n_ə]\
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A person who initiates a lawsuit. A synonym for plaintiff, used almost universally in some states and in others for certain types of lawsuits, most commonly divorce and other family law cases.
By Oddity Software
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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Marcy, Randolph B.
- (1812-1887), served Mexican War, and brevetted major-general for services during Civil War. From 1869 to 1881 he was inspector-general. published "Exploration of the Red River" in 1852.