complainant

[kuhm-pley-nuhnt]

noun

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

complainant

/ kəmˈpleɪnənt /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of complainant¹

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

Example Sentences

He was freed after agreeing to an out-of-court settlement with the complainant, who was a friend of his.

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Horner was twice cleared of the claims, firstly after an internal investigation conducted by a lawyer, then by another lawyer who dismissed the complainant's appeal.

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"There is no suggestion that... he had these complainants in his authority. He did not have any power over these complainants," Mr Wrench said.

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The conditions of his bail do not prevent Mr Partey from playing football, but he must notify police of any international travel 24 hours in advance and must not contact the complainants.

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It has itself sparked a row because Mr Bain criticised the complainant - a former staffer who was sacked in February 2024.

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Related Words

• accuser 
• claimant 
• plaintiff