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

In a Republic of Ireland civil action - as opposed to a criminal case - neither the complainant nor the accused are entitled to automatic anonymity during the court proceedings.

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In a Republic of Ireland civil action as opposed to a criminal case, neither the complainant nor the two accused men are entitled to anonymity during the court proceedings.

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Since then, Anderson has "accepted the commissioner's finding that he had sworn at the complainant and that his behaviour had been a breach of the bullying and harassment policy," the panel said.

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"The complainant denied any mutual flirting or encouragement in any way."

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The complainant told the investigator she felt “really uncomfortable” and called his conduct “incredibly brazen”.

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Related Words

• accuser
• claimant
• plaintiff