complainant

American  

[kuhm-pley-nuhnt] / kəmˈpleɪ nənt /

noun

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

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complainant British  

/ kəmˈpleɪnənt /

noun

1. law a person who makes a complaint, usually before justices; plaintiff

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Etymology

Origin of complainant

1375–1425; late Middle English < Anglo-French compleignant (present participle of compleindre ). See complain, -ant

Example Sentences

Premier said it had seen evidence that when the complainant filed his original case against an accused priest, Bishop Sarah contacted the priest involved about the allegations, breaching the Church's disciplinary protocols.

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Of the 25 complainants, all believed their phone calls had been monitored, while 16 suspected they were subjected to other forms of surveillance, such as being followed.

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Supt Owen Pyle, Hertfordshire Constabulary's LGBTQ+ strategic lead, said the force was "committed to eliminating discrimination" against the LGBTQ+ community and that it wants to ensure complainants feel comfortable to approach the force.

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"The independent report concluded that 'inappropriate behaviour' did occur, based on the fact that it had made the complainant feel uncomfortable, and regardless of whether this was intentional or unintentional," it continued.

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Encouraging victims to come forward, it said it would deal with complainants in a sensitive manner and, where possible, would investigate.

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Related Words

• accuser
• claimant
• plaintiff