'Gravamen' definitions:

Definition of 'Gravamen'

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  • Gravamen \Gra*va"men\, n.; pl. L. {Gravamina , E. Gravamens. [L., fr. gravare to load, burden, fr. gravis heavy, weighty. See Grave, a.] (Law) The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint. Bouvier. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'gravamen'

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Words containing 'Gravamen'