What is the meaning of plaint?

noun

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