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Meaning of gravamen

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gravamen

Pronunciation:/ɡɹəˈveɪmɛn/

noun

Definitions

  1. The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/gravamen

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