1. plural of gravamen; formal complaints or grievances, especially those presented officially or in writing
Usage: formal; legal/administrative context; plural form
2. in law, the substantial or material part of a complaint or charge; the core grounds of a legal claim
Usage: legal; technical

Examples

• The committee reviewed the gravamina submitted by the employees regarding workplace conditions.
• The gravamina against the defendant centered on breach of contract and negligence.
• Medieval petitions often listed multiple gravamina addressed to the crown.
• The court examined the gravamina carefully before deciding whether to proceed with the case.
• The union presented its gravamina in a formal document to management.