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complaint definition

com·plaint (kəm plānt′)

noun

  1. the act of complaining; utterance of pain, displeasure, annoyance, etc.
  2. a subject or cause for complaining; grievance
  3. an illness; ailment
  4. Law a pleading setting forth the plaintiff's case or cause of action; formal charge or accusation

Etymology: ME complainte < OFr < complaindre

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