### Question
What does petitioner mean?


### Answer
**Petitioner** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 11602*:

> any person who, in accordance with this chapter, files a petition in court seeking relief under the Convention

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 121-INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION REMEDIES**

