complainant

[kəmˈpleɪnənt]

complainant Definition

a person who makes a formal complaint in court or to an authority.

Using complainant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "complainant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The complainant accused the company of fraud.

  • Example

    The police took statements from the complainant and witnesses.

  • Example

    The complainant filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

complainant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for complainant

Phrases with complainant

  • a person who reports or files a complaint about domestic violence

    Example

    The domestic violence complainant was taken to a shelter for safety.

  • a person who reports or files a complaint about sexual harassment

    Example

    The sexual harassment complainant was supported by her colleagues and management.

  • whistleblower complainant

    a person who reports or files a complaint about illegal or unethical activities within an organization

    Example

    The whistleblower complainant was protected by law from retaliation.

Origins of complainant

from Old French 'complaindre', meaning 'to lament'

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Summary: complainant in Brief

'Complainant' [kəmˈpleɪnənt] is a noun that refers to a person who makes a formal complaint in court or to an authority. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The complainant accused the company of fraud.' Other phrases include 'domestic violence complainant,' 'sexual harassment complainant,' and 'whistleblower complainant.'