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The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint. Bouvier.

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  1. a. The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint. Bouvier.
  2. The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint. Bouvier.
  3. The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of theaction; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint.Bouvier.
  4. a. The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint. Bouvier.