First Known Use: 1602
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gravamen
noun gra·va·men \grə-ˈvā-mən\
plural gra·va·mens or gra·vam·i·na\-ˈva-mə-nə\
Definition of GRAVAMEN
: the material or significant part of a grievance or complaint
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Origin of GRAVAMEN
Late Latin, burden, from Latin gravare to burden, from gravis
Rhymes with GRAVAMEN
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