Definition of Gravamen

the main part of a grievance or charge

Examples of Gravamen in a sentence

As the judge read the gravamen in the complaint, he knew that the plaintiff had a substantial claim against the defendant.  🔊

Knowing whether the driver was drunk during the car crash established the gravamen of the charge to determine if he would go to jail or not.  🔊

Looking at Tim’s rap sheet, the gravamen of each charge was similar due to them all including some form of sexual assault.  🔊

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