From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. The plaintiff was d...

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court

Answer Details

The word "plaintiff" refers to a person who brings a case against another in a court of law. Therefore, the word nearest in meaning to "plaintiff" is "complainant", which refers to a person who makes a formal complaint, usually to the authorities. Hence, the correct answer is option C, "complainant".