Main Entry:

com·plaint

Pronunciation:

\kəm-ˈplānt\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English compleynte, from Anglo-French compleint, from compleindre

Date:

14th century

1: expression of grief, pain, or dissatisfaction2 a: something that is the cause or subject of protest or outcry b: a bodily ailment or disease3: a formal allegation against a party