Main Entry: gra·va·men

Pronunciation: \grə-ˈvā-mən\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural gra·va·mens or gra·vam·i·na \-ˈva-mə-nə\

Etymology: Late Latin, burden, from Latin gravare to burden, from gravis

Date: 1602

: the material or significant part of a grievance or complaint