grievant

noun

griev·​ant ˈgrē-vənt How to pronounce grievant (audio)
: one who submits a grievance for arbitration

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grievant was in 1958

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“Grievant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grievant. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Legal Definition

grievant

noun
griev·​ant ˈgrē-vənt How to pronounce grievant (audio)
: one who submits a grievance for resolution through a grievance procedure and especially for arbitration
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