- (prenominal)
of little or lesser importance; small
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pet•it
(pet′ē; Fr. pə tē′),USA pronunciation adj. [Law.]
- Lawsmall;
petty;
minor.
- Middle French; see petty
- Middle English 1325–75
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Roland ( rɔlɑ̃ ). 1924–2011, French ballet dancer and choreographer. His innovative ballets include Carmen (1949), Kraanerg (1969), and The Blue Angel (1985); he also choreographed films, such as Anything Goes (1956) and Black Tights (1960)
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