Associations to the word «Plaint»

Wiktionary

PLAINT, noun. (poetic or archaic) A lament or woeful cry.
PLAINT, noun. A complaint.
PLAINT, noun. (archaic or UK legal) An accusation.

Dictionary definition

PLAINT, noun. (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed.
PLAINT, noun. A cry of sorrow and grief; "their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward".

Wise words

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