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noun
One who makes complaint, one who complains.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The party that brings a civil lawsuit against another; the plaintiff.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
An alleged victim in a criminal investigation or trial.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
a person who brings an action in a court of law
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: plaintiff
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: litigant, litigator
Narrower terms: suer, petitioner
History
From Old French complaignant, present participle of complaindre.
Across languages
26 source translations are retained for this English entry.
