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complaint definition
com·plaint (kəm plānt′)
noun
- the act of complaining; utterance of pain, displeasure, annoyance, etc.
- a subject or cause for complaining; grievance
- an illness; ailment
- 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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