definition of
complaint

[1] #1 complaint n. [ailment, ill] an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining. wn

[2] #2 complaint n. (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow. wn

[3] #3 complaint n. an expression of grievance or resentment. wn

[4] #4 complaint n. (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based. wn

[5] #5 complaint n. [charge] (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny". wn