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formal complaint



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Paisley said the woman did not want to make a formal complaint but he said he told Edwin Poots, when he was elected leader.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

Paisley said the woman did not want to make a formal complaint, but said he told Poots.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

It added that the way in which the information was disclosed by the Justice Department breached confidentiality provisions of current treaties, and that the government will send a formal complaint to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

But the biggest blow so far arrived on Tuesday, when disciplinary counsel for the D.C. bar announced a formal complaint against Martin for professional misconduct.

From Slate Mar. 11, 2026

We complained vociferously about the inferior quality of the food, and as a result, our advocate Sydney Kentridge made a formal complaint in court.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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