Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plaint
noun
/pleɪnt/
Definition
a lament or a complaint expressed in a formal manner.
Examples
- She filed a plaint against her neighbor for noise disturbance.
- The plaint was filled with expressions of distress over the situation.
Meaning
In a legal or formal context, ‘plaint’ refers to a statement of sorrow, grief, or disappointment. It is often used as a term for a formal complaint in a court of law.
Synonyms
- complaint
- lament
- grievance
- appeal
