Person taking action against senior officer is powerless (4)
I believe the answer is:
suer
'person' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for suer that I've seen before include "One seeking redress" , "person in court" , "One in court, perhaps" .)