Complaining

/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (v. (ger.)) Present participle of complain, meaning to express dissatisfaction or allege wrongdoing in a legal context.
    The plaintiff is complaining about the breach of contract in the lawsuit.

Forms

  • complain (base form)

Commentary

'Complaining' is the gerund or present participle form of 'complain,' commonly used to describe the act of expressing dissatisfaction or initiating a legal grievance. For substantive definitions, see 'complain.'

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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