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petitory

UK
/ˈpɛtɪtəri/
US
/ˈpɛtɪtɔri/

Translations

petitoryadjective
more petitory
Comp.
most petitory
Super.
UK
/ˈpɛtɪtəri/
US
/ˈpɛtɪtɔri/
de requêteSoutenu ; employé pour exprimer une demande ou une sollicitation formelle.
The petitory tone of the letter made it sound official.
Le ton de requête de la lettre lui donnait un caractère officiel.
pétitoireDroit ; relatif à une action pétitoire visant à établir la propriété d’un bien.
The court heard a petitory claim over the disputed land.
Le tribunal a examiné une action pétitoire concernant le terrain contesté.

Definitions

petitoryadjective
Relating to or involving a formal request or petition.
The petitory nature of the letter made it clear that they were seeking official approval.
Relating to a legal action that seeks to establish title to property rather than mere possession, especially in admiralty law.
The maritime court handled a petitory action to determine ownership of the salvaged vessel.
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