žaloba — meaning in English
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English meaning
- action noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
- complaint noun A statement expressing dissatisfaction or a problem.
- indictment noun A formal accusation charging someone with a crime.
Senses
žaloba is used for these senses in English:
- action (legal) A charge or other process in a law court (also called lawsuit and actio).
- complaint (legal) In a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim is based.
- complaint (legal) In criminal law, the preliminary charge or accusation made by one person against another to the appropriate court or officer, usually a magistrate.
- indictment (legal) The official legal document outlining the charges concerned; bill of indictment. [from 16th c.]
action — full definition
- noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
- noun Exciting or fast-paced activity, especially in a film or story.
- noun A formal legal proceeding; a lawsuit.
- noun The mechanism of a device, such as a firearm or musical instrument, that makes it work.
complaint — full definition
- noun A statement expressing dissatisfaction or a problem.
- noun A medical problem or symptom.
- noun A formal legal document stating the facts and claims that start a lawsuit.