A grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern.
However, court proceedings, such as a trial, cannot be instituted until an indictment or information has been handed down against the defendant.
In a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim is based;
The purpose is to give notice to the adversary of the nature and basis of the claim asserted.
The act of complaining.
In criminal law, the preliminary charge or accusation made by one person against another to the appropriate court or officer, usually a magistrate.
A bodily disorder or disease; the symptom of such a disorder.
A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.
A fault or interruption in a stratum.
A malfunction.
A violent occurrence or event.
Efforts taken or expended, typically beyond the normal required.
Liability to punishment; conflict with authority.
Wife. Clipping of trouble and strife.
A distressing or dangerous situation.
In weaker sense: to bother or inconvenience.
To mentally distress; to cause (someone) to be anxious or perplexed.
To worry; to be anxious.
To take pains to do something.