Complaints
/ˈkɒmplɛɪnts/
Definitions
- (n.) Formal legal documents initiating a lawsuit by stating the plaintiff's allegations and claims against the defendant.
The plaintiff filed the complaints in the civil court to seek damages.
- (n.) Expressions of dissatisfaction or grievances, often in administrative or regulatory contexts.
The agency received multiple complaints about the company’s unfair practices.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'complaints' is generally the plural of 'complaint'; the singular form carries the substantive definition, while 'complaints' refers to multiple such documents or expressions.
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