释义 |
com·plain·ant I. \-nənt\ adjective Etymology: Middle English compleynant, from Middle French complaignant, present participle of complaindre : complaining II. noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English compleynant, from Middle French complaignant, from complaignant, adjective 1. : the party who makes the complaint in a legal action or proceeding; especially : the party filing the bill in equity pleading — compare plaintiff 2. archaic : one that complains |