gravamens

/ɡrəˈveɪmənz/
noun
  1. Plural of gravamen; the main points or most serious parts of multiple complaints, accusations, or arguments.
    • The committee discussed the gravamens raised by the employees during the hearing.
    • The report listed several gravamens, each pointing to a different failure in the system.
    • The judge asked the lawyer to clarify the gravamens of the various lawsuits.
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