petitionary

UK
/pəˈtɪʃənəri/
US
/pəˈtɪʃənɛri/

Translations

petitionarynoun
petitionaries
pl
UK
/pəˈtɪʃənəri/
US
/pəˈtɪʃəˌneri/
petitionaryadjective
more petitionary
Comp.
most petitionary
Super.
UK
/pəˈtɪʃənəri/
US
/pəˈtɪʃənɛri/

Definitions

petitionarynoun
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
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.