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Synonyms

complainant

American  
[kuhm-pley-nuhnt] / kəmˈpleɪ nənt /

noun

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


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

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When asked about one of the complainants, he told Newcastle Crown Court the man seemed unbothered when Hall told him he was HIV positive.

From BBC

During the trial, which spanned six days, the court heard from all six complainants in the case.

From BBC

King Charles III's younger son is bringing the case along with six other high-profile complainants including pop icon Elton John and John's husband David Furnish.

From Barron's

The council told the complainants that nothing would be gained from further action because the incident was already in the public domain.

From BBC

Women's Link described the complainants as young Latin American women "in vulnerable situations who were heavily dependent on their wages due to their economic and social conditions".

From BBC