Definition of grievance

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griev·ance

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NOUN:

1. An actual or supposed circumstance regarded as just cause for complaint.
2. A complaint or protestation based on such a circumstance. See Synonyms at injustice.
Indignation or resentment stemming from a feeling of having been wronged.
Obsolete
1. The act of inflicting hardship or harm.
2. The cause of hardship or harm.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English grevaunce, from Old French grevance, from grever, to harm ; see grieve

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