complaint

n 1: an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for

complaining [syn: {ailment}, {ill}]

2: a formal accusation against somebody [syn: {allegation}]

3: (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or

sorrow

4: an expression of grievance or resentment

5: (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out

the facts on which the claim for relief is based

6: (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense;

"he was arrested on a charge of larceny" [syn: {charge}]