Complaint
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
Framework senses
- §1
- in criminal law, a pleading describing some wrong or offense
- §2
- (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
- §3
- an expression of grievance or resentment
- §4
- (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
- §5
- an often persistent bodily disorder or disease