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complainant

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/kəmˈpleɪnənt/ · com-plain-ant

A person who makes a complaint, especially in a legal context.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who makes a complaint, especially in a legal context.

وہ شخص جو ایک شکایت کرتا ہے، خاص طور پر قانونی سیاق و سباق میں۔

شکایت کنندہ

shikayat kendeh

Synonyms

plaintiffclaimantlitigantمدعیشکایت گزارمدعی

Antonyms

defendantrespondentمدعا علیہجواب دہندہ

Common Collocations

  • complainant in a lawsuit
  • complainant's statement
  • complainant filing a grievance

Example Sentences

The complainant provided evidence to support her case.

شکایت کنندہ نے اپنے معاملے کی حمایت کے لئے شواہد فراہم کیے۔

Shikayat kendeh ne apne maamlay ki himayat ke liye shawaahid faraham kiye.

In court, the complainant has the right to present their argument.

عدالت میں، شکایت کنندہ کو اپنے دلائل پیش کرنے کا حق حاصل ہے۔

Adalat mein, shikayat kendeh ko apne dalail pesh karne ka haq hasil hai.

The complainant's testimony was critical to the trial.

شکایت کنندہ کا گواہی مقدمے کے لئے اہم تھی۔

Shikayat kendeh ka gawahi muqadma ke liye ahem thi.

Easily Confused With

defendant:A complainant is the one who makes a complaint, whereas a defendant is the one being accused in a legal case.

Word Family

complain
verbشکایت کرنا
complaint
nounشکایت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'complain-ant' who always voices their grievances.

Imagine an ant with a big sign saying 'I have a complaint!'

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

شکایت کرنے سے زیادہ بہتر ہے کہ حل تلاش کیا جائے

shikayat karne se zyada behtar hai ke hal talash kiya jaye

It is better to seek a solution than to complain.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "complainantem" — one who complains

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from the Middle English term initialized in law contexts for someone who files a complaint.