What is the meaning of grievance?

noun

  • A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation.
    • usage: "holding a grudge"; "settling a score"
  • An allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice.
  • A complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action. .
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