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complainant

[kuhm-play-nuhnt] / kəmˈpleɪ nənt /
NOUN
filer of court complaint
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The complainant alleged Brand told her: "Don't worry, that's how I am".

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

She was asked if she remembered anything else, and, speaking about the third incident, the complainant said Hayler had messaged her saying, "I love you, goodnight".

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

The complainant told police that Hayler had called her two or three years after the alleged incidents had taken place.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

There is a publication ban in place protecting the identity of the complainant.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

“No,” he said, “we have attempted to interview the so-called complainant and he denies that he was ever assaulted.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

"Where you have predatory police officers, it's important that victims or complainants... can be assured of evidence led, impartial and independent investigation".

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

He will now face another court hearing on July 29-30, which could see him and the six other complainants ordered to pay substantial legal costs.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

He said "the high profile of the claimants was relevant to the extent of the damage that would be done if they chose to name the complainants publicly".

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

It said that it would help the 18 complainants to get debt relief within existing mechanisms under Cambodian law.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

The complainants would not dare to present themselves.

From Round the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne


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