#1 grievance n. [grudge, score] a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation; "holding a grudge"; "settling a score". wn
#2 grievance n. an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice. wn
#3 grievance n. a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action. wn
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