grievant

noun

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

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First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grievant was in 1958

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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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