n.
1.an often persistent bodily disorder or disease
2.(formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
3.an expression of grievance or resentment
4.(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
5.(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
Idiom of the Day
if the shoe fits, wear it
if something that is said describes you then it probably is meant for you
The man was complaining that many workers at his company were lazy. However, his friend looked at him and said that if the shoe fits, wear it.