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grievant

American  
[gree-vuhnt] / ˈgri vənt /

noun

  1. a person who submits a complaint for arbitration.


Etymology

Origin of grievant

1955–60; back formation from grievance. See -ant.

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“The penalty of termination imposed on the grievant was absolutely disproportional,” Miller Espinosa wrote in her decision.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

In many cases, it means that money owed to a grievant is not being paid on a timely basis.”

From Washington Post Jan. 31, 2013

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