Meaning gravamen
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gravamen


n. Latin for "to weigh down," the basic gist of every claim (caus...
Source: dictionary.law.com

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1640s, "grievance," from Late Latin gravamen "trouble, physical inconvenience" (in Medieval Latin, "a grievance"), literally "a burden," from Latin gravare &quo [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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gravamen


The essential element of a lawsuit. For example, the gravamen of a lawsuit involving a car accident might be the careless driving (negligence) of the defendant.
Source: nolo.com

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[Medieval Latin, from Late Latin, burden, from Latin gravare to burden, from gravis heavy, grave] : gist
Source: dictionary.findlaw.com

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Gravamen is the essential element of a law suit. It is also known as the cause of action or claim in a law suit. It is the ground for a legal action that states the charge against the accused in a law [..]
Source: definitions.uslegal.com

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N trouble| annoyance; physical inconvenience; burden
Source: latin-dictionary.org





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