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 dissatisfaction
2 a : something that is the cause or subject of protest or outcry b : a bodily ailment or disease
3 : a formal allegation against a party