rare. [f. EXHIBIT v. + -ANT.] a. One who exhibits or displays (qualities). † b. One who prefers or presents (an accusation).

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1818.  Morn. Chron., 9 Feb., 3/4. Articles of the peace exhibited by the Right Honourable Henry Viscount Sidmouth … against Arthur Thistlewood…. And first this exhibitant saith, that in the month of April last, Arthur Thistlewood was committed to the Tower of London on charges of high treason [etc.].

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1846.  Blackw. Mag., LIX. 16. Liberality, and generosity … secure for the memory of their exhibitant gratitude and reverence.

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