The difference between Complainant and Plaintiff
When used as nouns, complainant means the party that brings a civil lawsuit against another, whereas plaintiff means a party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant.
check bellow for the other definitions of Complainant and Plaintiff
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Complainant as a noun (legal):
The party that brings a civil lawsuit against another; the plaintiff.
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Complainant as a noun:
One who makes complaint.
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Plaintiff as a noun (legal):
A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accusers.