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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. Source: opted
2. The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint. Bouvier. Source: webster
3. The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of theaction; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint.Bouvier. Source: adambom
4. a. The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint. Bouvier. Source: ecdict

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cause complained complaint essence general grievance ground substantial action

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gravamens gravamina

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gratuities gratuitous gratuitously gratuity gratulate gratulating gratulation gratulatory graunt grauwacke grave grave accent grave mound

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