Gravamen (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural gra·vam·i·na [gruh-vam-uh-nuh]. /grəˈvæm ə nə/. Law.
  1. the part of an accusation that weighs most heavily against the accused; the substantial part of a charge or complaint.
  2. a grievance.
noun plural -vamina (-ˈvæmɪnə)
  1. that part of an accusation weighing most heavily against an accused
  2. the substance or material grounds of a complaint
  3. a rare word for grievance
Gravamen (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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