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complaint
[kuhm-pleynt]
noun
an expression of discontent, regret, pain, censure, resentment, or grief; lament; faultfinding.
his complaint about poor schools.
a cause of discontent, pain, grief, lamentation, etc.
a cause of bodily pain or ailment; malady.
The doctor says I suffer from a rare complaint.
Synonyms: , ,Law.the first pleading of the plaintiff in a civil action, stating the cause of action.
complaint
/ əˈɪԳ /
noun
the act of complaining; an expression of grievance
a cause for complaining; grievance
a mild ailment
English law a statement by which a civil proceeding in a magistrates' court is commenced
Other 51Թ Forms
- countercomplaint noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of complaint1
Example Sentences
But behind the hope lies a growing wave of discontent, as complaints to the housing watchdog - over repairs, costs and selling - have soared.
Fifa's decision to expand the Club World Cup from seven to 32 teams this summer has already sparked legal complaints from players' union Fifpro and the World Leagues Association.
That would ensure complaints and allegations of "mishandling, wrongdoing and cover-ups by police, agencies and other professionals and elected officials are brought to light and those responsible held accountable", the Home Office added.
Tournament director Laura Robson said there had been no complaints over the courts after a week of absorbing action, while the success of the British contingent has contributed to the feel-good atmosphere in London.
The complaint noted that the parking lot is fenced and gated, but that, at the time of the interaction, the gate to the parking lot was open.
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When To Use
A complaint is a statement about something you’re unhappy or upset about. It has more specific meanings in legal and medical contexts.Complaint is the noun form of the verb complain. In legal terms, a complaint is the document that officially initiates a legal proceeding. In medicine, it refers to a symptom or cause of pain as reported by a patient.Example: I liked the movie, but my one complaint is that the women in the cast didn’t get enough screen time.
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