an expression of grievance or resentment | a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person |
(formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow | the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks |
(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based | |
(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense | |
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining | |