Complaint vs. Ticket — What's the Difference?

In legal terminology, a complaint is any formal legal document that sets out the facts and legal reasons (see: cause of action) that the filing party or parties (the plaintiff(s)) believes are sufficient to support a claim against the party or parties against whom the claim is brought (the defendant(s)) that entitles the plaintiff(s) to a remedy (either money damages or injunctive relief). For example, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) that govern civil litigation in United States courts provide that a civil action is commenced with the filing or service of a pleading called a complaint.

A paper slip or card indicating that its holder has paid for or is entitled to a specified service, right, or consideration

An expression of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

An e-ticket.

A cause or reason for complaining; a grievance

A certifying document, especially a captain's or pilot's license.

A bodily disorder or disease; a malady or ailment.

An identifying or descriptive tag attached to merchandise; a label.

The symptom or distress about which a patient seeks medical assistance.

A list of candidates proposed or endorsed by a political party; a slate.

A formal statement initiating a lawsuit by specifying the facts and legal grounds for the relief sought.

A legal notice to a person charged with a violation of law, especially a minor violation.

A formal charge, made under oath, of the commission of a crime or other such offense.

The proper or desirable thing

The act of complaining.

(Informal) A means to an end

A grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern.

To provide with a ticket for passage or admission

(legal) 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.

To attach a ticket to; tag

(legal) In criminal law, the preliminary charge or accusation made by one person against another to the appropriate court or officer, usually a magistrate.
However, court proceedings, such as a trial, cannot be instituted until an indictment or information has been handed down against the defendant.

To designate for a specified use or end; destine

A bodily disorder or disease; the symptom of such a disorder.

To serve (a person) with a notice of legal violation

Expression of grief, regret, pain, censure, or resentment; lamentation; murmuring; accusation; fault-finding.

A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc.

Cause or subject of complaint or murmuring.

A pass entitling the holder to board a train, a bus, a plane, or other means of transportation

An ailment or disease of the body.

A citation for a traffic violation.

A formal allegation or charge against a party made or presented to the appropriate court or officer, as for a wrong done or a crime committed (in the latter case, generally under oath); an information; accusation; the initial bill in proceedings in equity.

A permit to operate a machine on a construction site.

An often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

A service request, used to track complaints or requests that an issue be handled. (Generally technical support related).

(formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow

(informal) A list of candidates for an election, or a particular theme to a candidate's manifesto.

An expression of grievance or resentment

A solution to a problem; something that is needed.

(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based

(dated) A little note or notice.

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense;

(dated) A tradesman's bill or account (hence the phrase on ticket and eventually on tick).

A label affixed to goods to show their price or description.

A certificate or token of a share in a lottery or other scheme for distributing money, goods, etc.

(dated) A visiting card.

A warrant.

A certificate of qualification as a ship's master, pilot, or other crew member.

To issue someone a ticket, as for travel or for a violation of a local or traffic law.

To mark with a ticket.

A small piece of paper, cardboard, or the like, serving as a notice, certificate, or distinguishing token of something.

A little note or notice.

A tradesman's bill or account.

A certificate or token of right of admission to a place of assembly, or of passage in a public conveyance; as, a theater ticket; a railroad or steamboat ticket.

A label to show the character or price of goods.

A certificate or token of a share in a lottery or other scheme for distributing money, goods, or the like.

A printed list of candidates to be voted for at an election; a set of nominations by one party for election; a ballot.

To distinguish by a ticket; to put a ticket on; as, to ticket goods.

To furnish with a tickets; to book; as, to ticket passengers to California.

A commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

A summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation)

A list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices

The appropriate or desirable thing;

Issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty;

Provide with a ticket for passage or admission;