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gravamen

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noun
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As a noun, gravamen means a grievance complained of.

Meanings of gravamen

5 meanings

noun

  1. A grievance complained of.

  2. anglicanismA document sent by the Lower House of Convocation to the Upper House to inform the latter of certain grievances in the church.

  3. The essence or ground of a complaint.

  4. The essence or most important aspect of a piece of writing, a point of argument, etc.; the gist.

Older and rare meanings (1)

  1. obsoleteA formal charge or complaint.

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