Complainant

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Pronunciation: /kəmˈpleɪnənt/

Definitions of complainant

noun a person who makes a formal complaint or brings a legal action against someone

Example Sentences

A1 The complainant reported a stolen bike to the police.

A2 The complainant was unhappy with the service and decided to file a complaint.

B1 The complainant provided evidence to support their claim in court.

B2 The complainant's lawyer argued on their behalf during the trial.

C1 The complainant's testimony was crucial in securing a conviction.

C2 The complainant's lawyer cross-examined the witnesses to strengthen their case.

adjective complaining or expressing dissatisfaction

Example Sentences

A1 The complainant customer was unhappy with the service.

A2 The complainant party filed a formal grievance.

B1 The complainant witness provided valuable testimony in court.

B2 The complainant employee raised concerns about workplace safety.

C1 The complainant plaintiff sought damages for breach of contract.

C2 The complainant victim was instrumental in bringing the perpetrator to justice.

Examples of complainant in a Sentence

formal The complainant filed a formal grievance with the human resources department.

informal The person who complained went to HR about the issue.

slang The whiner took their complaint to the boss.

figurative The voice of the complainant echoed through the halls of the courthouse.

Grammatical Forms of complainant

past tense

complained

plural

complainants

comparative

more complainant

superlative

most complainant

present tense

complain

future tense

will complain

perfect tense

have complained

continuous tense

is complaining

singular

complainant

positive degree

complainant

infinitive

to complain

gerund

complaining

participle

complaining

Origin and Evolution of complainant

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'complainant' originated from the Latin word 'complangere', which means 'to lament or bewail.'
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'complainant' has evolved to refer to a person who makes a formal accusation or brings a legal action against someone else, rather than simply expressing sorrow or lamentation.