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gravamen definition

Latin for "to weigh down," the basic gist of every claim (cause of action) or charge in a complaint filed to begin a lawsuit. Example in an accident case, the gravamen may be the negligence of the defendant, and in a contract case, it may be the breach of the defendant.

See also cause of action charge complaint

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