Is Petitioner's a Word?

What does it mean when it says petitioner?

"Petitioner" refers to the party who petitioned the Supreme Court to review the case. This party is variously known as the petitioner or the appellant. "Respondent" refers to the party being sued or tried and is also known as the appellee.

What is the term for the respondents?

respondent Add to list Share. A respondent is a person who gives an answer. ... A respondent is a person who answers a question, letter, email message, survey, or anything else that requires a response. You can see the word respond, which means "answer or reply to" in respondent.