complainant
noun
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Pronunciation: /kəmˈpleɪnənt/
noun
Etymology: From Old French complaignant, present participle of complaindre.
- One who makes complaint, one who complains.
“1708-1714 Jeremy Collier, Ecclesiastical History of Great Britain Eager complainants […] in the dispute.”
“Heading the complainants is Sir Edward le Breton, Lord of the Manor of Loders, and a member of Bridport Rural Council.”
- The party that brings a civil lawsuit against another; the plaintiff.
- An alleged victim in a criminal investigation or trial.