Definitions for: Gravamen

Webster (1913) Definition: Gra*va"men, n.; pl. L. Gravamina , E. {Gravamens.
[L., fr. gravare to load, burden, fr. gravis heavy, weighty.
See Grave, a.] (Law)
The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the
action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a
complaint. Bouvier.