Gravamen

Hypothecate

Latin for “to weigh down,” the basic gist of every claim (cause of action) or charge in a complaint filed to begin a lawsuit. example: in an accident case, the gravamen may be the negligence of the defendant, and in a contract case, it may be the breach of the defendant.

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