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gravamen

gra·va·men [ grə váymən ] (plural gra·va·mens or gra·vam·i·na [ grə vámmənə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. substance of accusation: the most serious part of an accusation or charge made against an accused person

2. grievance: a grievance against somebody ( formal )

[Early 17th century. < medieval Latin, "grievance" < Latin gravare "weigh upon" < gravis "heavy"]
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