gravamens
/ɡrəˈveɪmənz/
noun
- 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.