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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gravamen

/ˈɡrævəmən/ noun · British & US
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What does gravamen mean?

noun

The main point or substance of an argument or case; the gist or essence of a matter. A serious or weighty charge or accusation.

Example

"The lawyer's gravamen was that the company had knowingly sold defective products."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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