ComplaintWordNet Explorer

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense

the body of law dealing with crimes and their punishment

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

the body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation

the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

the speech act of objecting