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complaint
com·plaint C0528100 (kəm-plānt′)n.1. An expression of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.2. A cause or reason for complaining; a grievance: What is your complaint?3. a. A bodily disorder or disease; a malady or ailment.b. The symptom or distress about which a patient seeks medical assistance.4. Law a. A formal statement initiating a lawsuit by specifying the facts and legal grounds for the relief sought.b. A formal charge, made under oath, of the commission of a crime or other such offense.
[Middle English compleinte, from Old French complainte, from feminine past participle of complaindre, to complain; see complain.]complaint (kəmˈpleɪnt) n1. the act of complaining; an expression of grievance2. a cause for complaining; grievance3. (Pathology) a mild ailment4. (Law) English law a statement by which a civil proceeding in a magistrates' court is commencedcom•plaint (kəmˈpleɪnt)
n. 1. an expression of discontent, regret, pain, censure, resentment, or grief; lament; faultfinding. 2. a cause of discontent, pain, grief, etc. 3. a cause of bodily pain or ailment; malady: to suffer from a rare complaint. 4. (in a civil action) a statement by the plaintiff setting forth the cause of action. [1350–1400; < Middle French complainte < Latin com- com- + plancta plaint] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  complaint - an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complainingailment, illdisorder, upset - a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; "everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time"pip - a minor nonspecific ailmentkinetosis, motion sickness - the state of being dizzy or nauseated because of the motions that occur while traveling in or on a moving vehicle | | 2. | complaint - (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrowcry, yell - a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"exclamation - a loud complaint or protest or reproachlament, lamentation, wail, plaint - a cry of sorrow and grief; "their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward" | | 3. | complaint - an expression of grievance or resentmentobjection - the speech act of objectinggrievance - a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for actiongrumble, grumbling, murmuring, mutter, muttering, murmur - a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tonejeremiad - a long and mournful complaint; "a jeremiad against any form of government"kvetch - (Yiddish) a nagging complaintpet peeve - an opportunity for complaint that is seldom missed; "grammatical mistakes are his pet peeve"whimper, whine - a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way | | 4. | complaint - (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is basedpleading - (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceedinglibel - the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seekscivil law - the body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation | | 5. | complaint - (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"chargecriminal law - the body of law dealing with crimes and their punishmentpleading - (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceedingaccusal, accusation - a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guiltbill of indictment, indictment - a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense |
complaintnoun1. protest, accusation, objection, grievance, remonstrance, charge There have been a number of complaints about the standard of service.2. grumble, criticism, beef (slang), moan, bitch (slang), lament, grievance, wail, dissatisfaction, annoyance, grouse, gripe (informal), grouch (informal), plaint, fault-finding I don't have any complaints about the way I've been treated.3. disorder, problem, trouble, disease, upset, illness, sickness, ailment, affliction, malady, indisposition Eczema is a common skin complaint.complaintnoun1. An expression of dissatisfaction or a circumstance regarded as a cause for such expression:grievance.Informal: gripe, grouse.Slang: beef, kick.Idiom: bone to pick.2. A pathological condition of mind or body:ailment, disease, disorder, ill, illness, infirmity, malady, sickness.3. A minor illness, especially one of a temporary nature:ailment, bug, indisposition, malady.Translationscomplain (kəmˈplein) verb1. to state one's displeasure, dissatisfaction etc. I'm going to complain to the police about the noise. 抱怨 抱怨2. (with of) to state that one has (pain, discomfort etc). He's complaining of difficulty in breathing. 主訴，自己說(病痛等) 说自己有病痛comˈplaint noun1. (a statement of one's) dissatisfaction. The customer made a complaint about the lack of hygiene in the food shop. 抱怨 抱怨2. a sickness, disease, disorder etc. He's always suffering from some complaint or other. 疾病 疾病- I'd like to make a complaint → 我要投诉
- Where can I make a complaint? (US)
Who can I complain to? (UK) → 我可以向谁投诉？
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summer complaint(s)obsolete A euphemism for any severe gastrointestinal infection, especially food poisoning or cholera, typically contracted by children in the summertime. Mary has a bit of the summer complaint, so she has taken to bed for the rest of the week. Before personal hygiene and food safety practices became commonplace, children became ill and died from what adults rather flippantly called summer complaints.See also: summerswear out (something) against (one)To file a legal complaint, affidavit, or warrant alleging or supporting a claim that one has committed some crime. I know that he is breaking the law, but I'm too nervous to go to the police station and swear out an affidavit against him. The woman swore out a complaint against her ex-husband, claiming that he had violated the terms of his restraining order. The police swore out a warrant against the CFO after evidence of his embezzlement emerged.See also: out, swearswear (something) out against (one)To file a legal complaint, affidavit, or warrant alleging or supporting a claim that one has committed some crime. I know that he is breaking the law, but I'm too nervous to go to the police station and swear an affidavit out against him. The woman swore a complaint out against her ex-husband, claiming that he had violated the terms of his restraining order. The police swore a warrant out against the CFO after evidence of his embezzlement emerged.See also: out, sweartake out (something) against (one)To file a legal complaint, affidavit, or warrant alleging or supporting a claim that one has committed some crime. I know that he is breaking the law, but I'm too nervous to go to the police station and take out an affidavit against him. The woman took out a complaint against her ex-husband, claiming that he had violated the terms of his restraining order. The police took out a warrant against the CFO after evidence of his embezzlement emerged.See also: out, taketake (something) out against (one)To file a legal complaint, affidavit, or warrant alleging or supporting a claim that one has committed some crime. I know that he is breaking the law, but I'm too nervous to go to the police station and take an affidavit out against him. The woman took a complaint out against her ex-husband, claiming that he had violated the terms of his restraining order. The police took a warrant out against the CFO after evidence of his embezzlement emerged.See also: out, takesummer complaint n. diarrhea, especially that experienced in the summer. I’ve got a touch of the summer complaint. See also: complaint, summercomplaint
complaint English law a statement by which a civil proceeding in a magistrates' court is commenced Complaint in the USSR, the communication of a citizen (or a group of citizens) to a state or public organization in connection with the violation of a right or interest protected by law or in connection with the violation of the rights of a labor collective. According to the disciplinary code of the armed forces of the USSR, a complaint is a personal petition of a member of the armed forces in connection with the violation of his rights. At the same time, a complaint is one of the means of eliminating violations of legislation and a basis for raising the question of the responsibility of persons who have permitted these violations, bureaucratism, or red tape. Soviet legislation on the procedure for action in a complaint or other communications submitted by citizens to state or social agencies calls for a timely and careful examination of each complaint and a proper resolution for it. The Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of Apr. 12, 1968, On the Procedure for Examining the Proposals, Petitions, and Complaints of Citizens, sets forth the basic regulations for the examination and resolution of complaints. As a rule, a complaint is submitted to the agency or to the official directly supervising the agency (or the official) being the object of the complaint. In instances provided for by law, a complaint may be submitted to the people’s court, for example, a complaint in connection with the unlawful imposition of a fine. It is absolutely forbidden to forward complaints of citizens for consideration to the officials whose actions are appealed. The law requires that in resolving a complaint all necessary measures be taken to consider it in its essence, to assemble all documents and other materials, and to take a well-founded decision and ensure its timely and proper execution. The person who has made the declaration is informed of the decision taken, and, in the event of the dismissal of the complaint, he is notified of the reasons for the refusal. The law provides for a time limit of up to one month for the consideration of a complaint. The complaints that do not require additional study or verification must be considered without delay or in any case not more than 15 days from the day the complaint is submitted to the competent agency. A shorter time limit is established for the consideration of complaints of members of the armed forces and their families. Disciplinary responsibility of officials has been established in the event of violations of the procedure provided for by law for the consideration of complaints made by citizens. In instances when considerable damage has been done to state or social interests, when citizens’ rights have been infringed upon, or when the citizen who lodged the complaint has been persecuted, a criminal proceeding may be instituted against officials guilty of these acts. N. G. SALISHCHEVA complaint
com·plaint (kom-plānt'), A disorder, disease, or symptom, or the description of it. [O.Fr. complainte, fr. L. complango, to lament] complaint (kəm-plānt′)n.a. A bodily disorder or disease; a malady or ailment.b. The symptom or distress about which a patient seeks medical assistance.A symptom of which a person is aware or which causes discomfort, generally described from a patient’s perspective—e.g., loss of weight, crushing chest pain, fever of unknown origin (FUO)—and which is often the principal reason for seeking medical attention; in the working parlance in the US, complaints are divided into chief—major—complaints and minor complaintscomplaint A Sx of which a person is aware or which causes discomfort, generally described from a Pt's perspective–eg, loss of weight, crushing chest pain, FUO, and is often the principal reason for seeking medical attention; in the working parlance in the US, complaints are divided into chief–major complaints and minor complaints. See Chief complaint, Minor complaint. com·plaint (kŏm-plānt') A disorder, disease, or symptom, or the description of it. [O.Fr. complainte, fr. L. complango, to lament]com·plaint (kŏm-plānt') A disorder, disease, or symptom, or the description of it. [O.Fr. complainte, fr. L. complango, to lament]complaint
Related to complaint: complainedComplaintThe Pleading that initiates a civil action; in Criminal Law, the document that sets forth the basis upon which a person is to be charged with an offense. Civil Complaint A civil complaint initiates a civil lawsuit by setting forth for the court a claim for relief from damages caused, or wrongful conduct engaged in, by the defendant. The complaint outlines all of the plaintiff's theories of relief, or causes of action (e.g., Negligence, Battery, assault), and the facts supporting each Cause of Action. The complaint also serves as notice to the defendant that legal action is underway. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure govern construction of complaints filed in federal courts. Many state courts follow the same rules as the federal courts, or similar rules. The caption opens the complaint and identifies the location of the action, the court, the docket or file number, and the title of the action. Each party to the lawsuit must be identified in the caption and must be a real party in interest, that is, either a person who has been injured or harmed in some way, or a person accused of causing the injury or harm. In addition, a party must have the capacity to sue or to be sued. If a party lacks capacity owing to mental incompetence, for example, the suit may be dismissed. Any number of parties may be named and joined in a single lawsuit as long as all meet the requirements of capacity and all are real parties in interest. Courts of limited–subject matter jurisdiction, such as federal courts, require the complaint to demonstrate that the court has jurisdiction to hear the case. In general-jurisdiction courts, such as most state courts, a jurisdictional allegation is unnecessary. The most critical part of the complaint is the claim, or cause of action. The claim is a concise and direct statement of the basis upon which the plaintiff seeks relief. It sets forth the Rule of Law that forms the basis of the lawsuit and recounts the facts that support the rule of law. Finally, the claim concludes that the defendant violated the rule of law, thereby causing the plaintiff's injuries or damages, and that the plaintiff is entitled to relief. For example: A negligence claim might begin with a statement that the defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff; that the defendant breached that duty; and that, as a result, the plaintiff suffered injuries or other damages. The conclusion then states that because the defendant's breach was the cause of the plaintiff's injuries, the plaintiff is entitled to compensation from the defendant. The complaint may state separate claims or theories of relief in separate counts. For example, in a negligence case, count 1 might be for negligence, count 2 for breach of Warranty, and count 3 for Fraud. Each count contains a separate statement of the rule of law, supporting facts, and conclusion. There is no limit to the number of counts a plaintiff may include in one complaint. Federal courts and other jurisdictions that follow the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure require a brief, simple pleading known as a notice pleading. The notice pleading informs the defendant of the allegations and the basis for the claim. The rules require that the complaint contain "a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief" (Fed. R. Civil P. 8[a]). Rule 8(c)(1) states, "Each averment of a pleading shall be simple, concise, and direct." Following the claim, the prayer for relief or demand for judgment appears. Commonly called the wherefore clause, the prayer for relief demands judgment for the plaintiff and relief in the form of the remedies the plaintiff requests. The plaintiff may demand relief in several forms. Money damages are compensation for injuries and loss. General money damages cover injuries directly related to the defendant's actions—such as pain and suffering, or emotional distress. Special money damages arise indirectly from the defendant's actions and may include lost wages or medical bills. The court awards exemplary or Punitive Damages when the defendant's actions are particularly egregious. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the defendant and deter similar wrongdoing. Other types of damages are recovery of property, injunctions, and Specific Performance of a contractual obligation. The plaintiff may demand alternative relief or several different types of relief, in the same complaint (Fed. R. Civ. P. 8[a]). A demand for a jury trial may be included near the end of the complaint. The complaint must be signed by the plaintiff's attorney, indicating that the attorney has read the complaint; that it is grounded in fact, to the best of the attorney's knowledge, information, and belief; and that it is brought in Good Faith. Criminal Complaint A criminal complaint charges the person named or an unknown person with a particular offense. For example, after the bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City in 1995, authorities issued a john doe complaint, charging an unknown person or persons with the crime. A criminal complaint must state the facts that constitute the offense and must be supported by Probable Cause. It may be initiated by the victim, a police officer, the district attorney, or another interested party. After the complaint is filed, it is presented to a magistrate, who reviews it to determine whether sufficient cause exists to issue an arrest warrant. If the magistrate determines that the complaint does not state sufficient probable cause, the complaint is rejected and a warrant is not issued. In federal court, the complaint is presented under oath (Fed. R. Crim. P. 3). Further readings Federal Employees News Digest, eds. 2000. Whistleblowing: A Federal Employee's Guide to Charges, Procedures, and Penalties. Reston, Va.: Federal Employees News Digest. Kahan, Jeffrey B. 2001. "How to Prepare Response to Complaints." Los Angeles Lawyer 24 (April). McCord, James W.H. "Drafting the Complaint: Defending and Testing the Lawsuit." Practising Law Institute 447. Cross-references Civil Procedure. complaintn. the first document filed with the court (actually with the County Clerk or Clerk of the Court) by a person or entity claiming legal rights against another. The party filing the complaint is usually called the plaintiff and the party against whom the complaint is filed is called the defendant or defendants. Complaints are pleadings and must be drafted carefully (usually by an attorney) to properly state the factual as well as legal basis for the claim, although some states have approved complaint forms which can be filled in by an individual. A complaint also must follow statutory requirements as to form. For example, a complaint must be typed on a specific type of paper or on forms approved by the courts, name both the party making the claim and all defendants, and should state what damages or performance is demanded (the prayer). When the complaint is filed, the court clerk will issue a summons, which gives the name and file number of the lawsuit and the address of the attorney filing the complaint, and instructs the defendant that he/she/it has a specific time to file an answer or other response. A copy of the complaint and the summons must be served on a defendant before a response is required. A complaint filing must be accompanied by a filing fee payable to the court clerk, unless a waiver based on poverty is obtained. (See: pleading, caption, answer, service of process, summons, in forma pauperis) complaint 1 the start of a civil action in a magistrate's court. 2 an allegation against another. 3 the name of the papers used by the court and served on the accused in Scottish summary criminal proceedings. COMPLAINT, crim. law. The allegation made to a proper officer, that some person, whether known or unknown, has been guilty of a designated offence, with an offer to prove the fact, and a request that the offender may be punished.
2. To have a legal effect, the complaint must be supported by such evidence as shows that an offence has been committed, and renders it certain or probable that it was committed by the person named or described in the complaint. FinancialSeeCCcomplaint
Related to complaint: complainedSynonyms for complaintnoun protestSynonyms- protest
- accusation
- objection
- grievance
- remonstrance
- charge
noun grumbleSynonyms- grumble
- criticism
- beef
- moan
- bitch
- lament
- grievance
- wail
- dissatisfaction
- annoyance
- grouse
- gripe
- grouch
- plaint
- fault-finding
noun disorderSynonyms- disorder
- problem
- trouble
- disease
- upset
- illness
- sickness
- ailment
- affliction
- malady
- indisposition
Synonyms for complaintnoun an expression of dissatisfaction or a circumstance regarded as a cause for such expressionSynonyms- grievance
- gripe
- grouse
- beef
- kick
noun a pathological condition of mind or bodySynonyms- ailment
- disease
- disorder
- ill
- illness
- infirmity
- malady
- sickness
noun a minor illness, especially one of a temporary natureSynonyms- ailment
- bug
- indisposition
- malady
Synonyms for complaintnoun an often persistent bodily disorder or diseaseSynonymsRelated Words- disorder
- upset
- pip
- kinetosis
- motion sickness
noun (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrowRelated Words- cry
- yell
- exclamation
- lament
- lamentation
- wail
- plaint
noun an expression of grievance or resentmentRelated Words- objection
- grievance
- grumble
- grumbling
- murmuring
- mutter
- muttering
- murmur
- jeremiad
- kvetch
- pet peeve
- whimper
- whine
noun (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is basedRelated Wordsnoun (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offenseSynonymsRelated Words- criminal law
- pleading
- accusal
- accusation
- bill of indictment
- indictment
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