What is the meaning of Gravamen?

A grievance complained of.

  1. A document sent by the Lower House of Convocation to the Upper House to inform the latter of certain grievances in the church.

A document sent by the Lower House of Convocation to the Upper House to inform the latter of certain grievances in the church.

The essence or ground of a complaint.

The essence or most important aspect of a piece of writing, a point of argument, etc.; the gist.

A formal charge or complaint.

tax

encumbrance

burden

discomfort, physical inconvenience

imposition, financial burden

grievance, complaint

harassment

tax

encumbrance

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