Definitions

1. noun

a person who is a party to a contract or agreement, especially one that is subject to the jurisdiction of a court.

“The defendant was a complicant in the lawsuit, accused of violating the terms of the contract.”

2. verb

to make or become a party to a contract or agreement, especially one that is subject to the jurisdiction of a court.

“The company was complicant in the merger, signing the agreement to combine their assets.”