Meaning & use
Grievant
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In labor relations and legal contexts, a person who files a formal grievance, typically an employee disputing an action taken by an employer.
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The grievant argued that her suspension violated the union contract.
Both the grievant and the employer presented evidence at the arbitration hearing.
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"Grievant" is a specialized legal and labor-relations term, distinct from the more general "griever," used specifically in the context of formal workplace disputes.
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