noun
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The party that brings a civil lawsuit against another; the plaintiff.
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An alleged victim in a criminal investigation or trial.
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One who makes complaint.
Examples of complainants in a Sentence
Among the complainants were the inhabitants of Kidderminster, a town which had become famous for its ignorance and depravity.
In 1531 the three complainants were expelled from the company, and then the dispute seems to have ended.
A few days before his installation the Long Parliament had met; and among the complainants who hastened to appeal to it for redress was the ex-prebendary, Smart.
Victims and complainants we treat very well but (and particularly with ETs) we never had any aftercare.
We may meet officials from the Department of Constitutional Affairs to discuss issues raised by complainants.
As far as is possible we aim to satisfy complainants as quickly as possible without having to resort to lengthy correspondence.
Ways to complain Editors should respond promptly to complaints and should ensure that there is a way for dissatisfied complainants to take complaints further.
Having created the mechanism to complain via the Web, the onus would be on the PCA to communicate this option to potential complainants.
They should be disclosed to complainants, subject only to the " substantial harm " test for withholding disclosure.
Many complainants said they believed the program contained 8,000 expletives.
Complainants must inform the proctors if a complaint has already been submitted for consideration under college procedures.
Gumption from the local procurator fiscal would help, eg telling complainants to stop wasting police time and taxpayers ' money.
We have increasingly been recommending, and securing, financial redress for complainants from NHS bodies in appropriate circumstances.
Regardless, the complainants blamed the education system for not fostering a thirst for knowledge and catering to the attention-less masses that wish to play the games but always felt dumb.
By section 8 of the Public Worship Regulation Act 1874, complainants may take proceedings if it is considered that "any alteration in, or addition to, the fabric, ornaments or furniture has been made without legal authority, or that any decoration forbidden by law has been introduced into such church.