n. the first document filed with the court (actually with the Cou...

A poem of lament, often directed at an ill-fated love, as in Henry Howard’s “Complaint of the Absence of Her Love Being upon the Sea,” or Sir Philip Sidney’s “Astrophel and Stella XXXI.” A complaint m [..]

A written statement that begins a civil lawsuit, in which the plaintiff details the claims against the defendant.

A written communication primarily expressing a grievance against an insurance company or agent.

A formal charge or accusation made by the plaintiff against the defendant.

The original or initial pleading by which an action is commenced under the Codes and Rules of Civil Procedure. The pleading sets forth a claim for relief that includes (1) a short and plain statemen [..]

late 14c., "lamentation, grief," from Old French complainte (12c.) "complaint, lament," noun use of fem. past participle of complaindre (see complain). Meaning "bodily ailment [..]

the initial pleading in an action formally setting forth the facts and reasons on which the demand for relief is based

An expression of dissatisfaction with something. This can relate to any aspect of a person's care, treatment or support and can be expressed verbally, in gesture or in writing.

A complaint is when an email recipient identifies an email message as spam or junk by clicking the “report spam” or “mark as junk” button within their email reader. A sender’s complaint rate is calculated by dividing the total number of emails received by the ISP by the number of complaints reported by that ISP’s customers. Higher numbers of compla [..]

This is the expression of dissatisfaction with any part of the process, system, product or service provided by CQU. It can be either written or verbal and be delivered by the customer themselves or th [..]

Papers filed in court by an injured party to begin a lawsuit by setting out facts and legal claims (usually called causes of action). The person filing the complaint is called the plaintiff and the ot [..]

Also called a “grievance,” it’s when you tell us or write to us about something you don’t like or disagree with, regarding your coverage.

ailment: an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow an expression of grievance or resentment (civil law [..]

An expression of dissatisfaction, issue or concern made to ACC relating to the provision of service and where a complaint process is requested. Last updated: 7 April 2014

An expression of dissatisfaction with something

expression of grief, accusation, charge

A poetic genre in which the poet complains, often about his beloved. Chaucer's Complaint to his Purse and Edward Young's book-length The Complaint, or Night Thoughts are other examples.

Complaint: a properly lodged expression of dissatisfaction requiring formal resolution.

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1 : the initial pleading that starts a lawsuit and that sets forth the allegations made by the plaintiff against the defendant and the plaintiff's demand for relief see also prayer, process, ...

Poetic form derived from the Latin in which poets bewail social evils or the vicissitudes of life e.g. Complaint to his Purse by Geoffrey Chaucer.  

  The form filed to commence a civil action.

For the purposes of the Code of Conduct for MSPs, a complaint is a formal communication by any person about the conduct of an MSP in relation to the Code. Section 9 of the Code provides guidance as to the making of complaints in particular circumstances. Complaints are investigated by the Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner.

In a lawsuit or administrative dispute, a complaint is the initial document filed with the court or other authority by a person or entity claiming legal rights against another. The party filing the co [..]

When an email recipient hits the spam button in their inbox, an email provider’s spam filtering will often record this as a complaint and prevent future email from that sender from reaching the inbox. [..]

(n) an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining(n) (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow(n) an expression of grievance or resentment(n) (civil [..]

Legal document that usually begins a civil lawsuit. States facts and identifies action court is asked to take.

[Civil] The initial paperwork filed in a civil action that states the claim for which relief is sought; in the complaint the plaintiff states the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant. [Criminal [..]

A charge brought before a judicial officer that a person named has committed a specified offense.

A consumer’s appeal authorized by regulation to the Maryland Public Service Commission under COMAR 20.32 from determinations by the MdPSC’s Office of External Relations.

The event in which a recipient who does not want to receive an email message clicks "Mark as Spam" within the email client, and the Internet service provider sends a notification t [..]

a written and signed complaint, based on WASC Standards, that may be submitted to the Senior College and University Commission about an institution, or against WASC. 

Initial document filed by the plaintiff in a civil case stating the claims against the defendant.

A formal accusation charging that a person has committed an offense.

is a formal written submission of a grievance against an institution.

The initial legal document and pleading that initiates a civil action and the plaintiff’s claim for relief.

Legal document that sets forth the claims and legal basis of a lawsuit/civil action. A lawsuit is commenced with filing of a Complaint.

1. The legal document, along with a summons, that usually begins a civil lawsuit. It states the facts and identifies the action the court is asked to take. 2. Formal written charge that a person has c [..]

A legal document prepared by the DA based on police reports.  It lists the charges and some of the evidence against the defendant.  The complaint is filed in Court.

The plaintiff files a "pleading" called a "complaint" to bring a dispute to the court to decide. In a civil action, the complaint lists the plaintiff's claims against one or m [..]

A statement accusing someone of breaking the law.

The first pleading on the part of the plaintiff in a civil action.

The formal written pleading filed in a civil court alleging that the defendant(s) injured the plaintiff(s), and that the defendant(s) should be liable for damages caused.

a verified written accusation, filed by a prosecuting attorney with a local criminal court, which charges one or more persons with the commission of one or more offenses.

A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.

In civil cases, a written statement filed by the plaintiff that starts a case. Says what the plaintiff thinks the defendant did and asks the court for help. Also called the "initial pleading" [..]

  The document on which criminal misdemeanors are charged in District Court, as well as the initial charging document for felonies.

Verified written accusation by a person.

A document starting summary (minor) criminal proceedings in a sheriff court, before a stipendary magistrate or a Justice of the Peace Court setting out the crime or offence charged.

A document filed to begin a civil case

The legal instrument filed by the State that initiates a criminal action.  The complaint states the alleged crime of the defendant in legal language.  In Criminal Court (misdemeanor cases), the compla [..]

A legal written document by a person bringing a civil lawsuit stating his or her claims against the defendant. Also, the written document charging an alleged criminal defendant.

 A formal written statement filed in court by any person, often a prosecutor or a victim, which accuses a specific person of committing a specific crime.

A preliminary charge made by the state that a person has committed a specified offense.

This is the document filed by law enforcement which begins a criminal action. The complaint must include the name of the defendant along with the section and name of the offense charged. These documen [..]

information in written form giving details of an alleged criminal offence. This is a means by which summary and committal proceedings may be commenced; in certain jurisdictions, the means by which var [..]

A verified written accusation, filed by a prosecuting attorney with a local criminal court, which charges one or more persons with the commission of one or more offenses.

A charge brought before a judicial officer that a person named has committed a specified offense.

A complaint is the formal document in a criminal or civil case that names the charges or accusations against the defendant. A complaint is also referred to as the charges, the indictment, or the accusation against the defendant in a criminal trial. A complaint is the initiating document in a civil lawsuit where monetary damages, divorce, or some ot [..]

A document which formally charges the defendant with one or more criminal offenses. The document is drafted and filed with the court by the prosecuting attorney, and gives a brief description of the criminal acts committed by the defendant.

A legal written document by an individual, business, or agency bringing a civil lawsuit stating the claims against the defendant. It is also the written document charging an alleged criminal defendant. 

Legal paper telling the court and the defendant what the plaintiff’s claims are. This document is filed with the court at the beginning of a case.

The document on which criminal misdemeanors are charged in District Court, as well as the initial charging document for felonies.

Document in which crimes are charged in District Court, as well as the initial charging document for felonies. Also, referred to as the "information”.

The legal instrument filed by the State which initiates a criminal action. The complaint states the alleged crime of the defendant in legal language. In Criminal Court (misdemeanor cases), the complai [..]

1. The legal document that usually begins a civil lawsuit. It states the alleged facts and identifies the action the court is asked to take. 2. Formal written charge that a person has committed a criminal offense.

A written accusation made by a person, alleging a certain person or persons committed specific crimes.

In criminal law, a written accusation that the named person has committed an offense other than a felony and must appear and answer the charge. In civil law, the written instrument by which the plaintiff invokes the jurisdiction of the court and sets out the reasons to support it.

The formal written pleading filed in a civil court alleging that the defendant(s) injured the plaintiff(s), and that the defendant(s) should be liable for damages caused.

A written document presented to the court stating the charges against the defendant and every important aspect surrounding the crime.

A verified written accusation, filed by a law enforcement officer or a prosecuting attorney with a local criminal court, which charges one or more persons with the commission of one or more offenses.

An official statement from a customer to a carrier about his unhappiness with the service or operation of the service provider

The formal written document filed in a court whereby the complainant sets forth the names of the parties, the allegations, and the request for relief sought. Sometimes called the initial pleading or p [..]

A written statement of facts constituting a public offense, made on oath before a magistrate. The complaint may be made by a person with knowledge of the criminal offense, by a police officer, or pros [..]

Any oral written action a consumer in the population group or a provider files with the health organization.

A grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern; the act of complaining. ''I have no complaints about the quality of his work, but I don't enjoy his company.'' (legal) In a civil action, the first [..]

any written or oral communication concerning dissatisfaction with the identity, quality, packaging, durability, reliability, safety, effectiveness, or performance of cells and/or tissue (AATB Standards 11th edition).

Any written, oral, or electronic communication about a problem associated with a distributed cellular therapy product or with a service related to the collection, processing, storage, distribution, or infusion of a cellular therapy product.

In legal terms, the initial document that begins an action; a complaint sets forth a brief summary of what happened and argues why relief should be granted; in a human rights case, the complaint (or Petition, or Communication) alleges that the government, or another individual or institution that must answer to human rights standards (such as a sur [..]

Lost loves, hypocritical bosses, dead pets, society as whole: Seems like old-school poets always had something to complain about. Fortunately for us literature buffs, those mopey scribes often wrote t [..]