complainant
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of complainant
1375–1425; late Middle English < Anglo-French compleignant (present participle of compleindre ). See complain, -ant
Example Sentences
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His lengthy career includes overseeing the civil cases arising from Al-Qaeda's September 11, 2001 terror attacks on New York and Washington, often rejecting deals he saw as unfair to complainants.
From Barron's
He maintained his innocence and was later freed after agreeing to an out-of-court settlement with the complainant, who was a friend of his.
From BBC
Emma Martin, prosecuting, said Anderson and the complainant had spent the evening together in Cardiff.
From BBC
Some women's charities are not convinced the force is doing enough to earn back trust, citing examples of female complainants not being listened to properly.
From BBC
He 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.
From BBC
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