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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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In 1654 a council decision went against the Lutheran petitioners.
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The petitioner asks whether Seia can vindicate.
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The divorce stage no longer requires a court appearance, except for the children's appointment in chambers, at which the petitioner attends.
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The only protection for the petitioner at the papal court is the Purse.
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There are actually also instances in which the petitioners describe a disposition as both.
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These petitioners were not charged with an attempt to overthrow the Government.