gravamen (ɡrəˈveɪmɛn) ![]() | |
| —n , pl -vamina | |
| 1. | law that part of an accusation weighing most heavily against an accused |
| 2. | law the substance or material grounds of a complaint |
| 3. | a rare word for grievance |
| [C17: from Late Latin: trouble, from Latin gravāre to load, from gravis heavy; see | |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |