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complainant

[ kuhm-pley-nuhnt ]

noun

  1. a person, group, or company that makes a complaint, as in a legal action.


complainant

/ əˈɪəԳ /

noun

  1. law a person who makes a complaint, usually before justices; plaintiff
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of complainant1

1375–1425; late Middle English < Anglo-French compleignant (present participle of compleindre ). See complain, -ant
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He was released on bail on condition that he does not contact the complainant directly or indirectly.

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Simita Kumar, the City of Edinburgh Council's SNP group leader, told the Sunday Times that Day's claims were a "gross distortion" and offensive to complainants.

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Another complainant was struck with a wheel wrench by another member of the gang, causing damage to his teeth.

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According to Leicestershire Police, the complainant said it was reported Mrs Gather had a small knife, which meant they did not feel able to approach her.

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Further, the court ruled that the complainant's argument that she went with Alves into the bathroom for fear that his friends might follow them did not appear reasonable.

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