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grievant

noun griev·ant \ ˈgrē-vənt \

Definition of grievant

: one who submits a grievance for arbitration

First Known Use of grievant

1958

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grievant

noun griev·ant \ ˈgrē-vənt \

legal Definition of grievant

: one who submits a grievance for resolution through a grievance procedure and especially for arbitration

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