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petitionary

/pəˈtɪʃənəri/

/pəˈtɪʃənɛri/

petitionarynoun

petitionaries

/pəˈtɪʃənəri/

/pəˈtɪʃəˌneri/

Definitions

A person who makes a formal request or appeal; a petitioner; a supplicant.

The petitionary presented her case to the board with unwavering resolve.

petitionaryadjective

more petitionary

Comp.

most petitionary

Super.

/pəˈtɪʃənəri/

/pəˈtɪʃənɛri/

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Definitions

Relating to or of the nature of a formal request or appeal.

The petitionary tone of the letter made it clear that the community was seeking urgent assistance.

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