agravio

Definitions of agravio
  1. noun
    (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
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    type of:
    mala conducta, maldad
    activity that transgresses moral or civil law
  2. noun
    a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
    synonyms: afrenta, insulto
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    types:
    indignidad
    an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
    atrocidad, escándalo público, ultraje
    the act of scandalizing
    type of:
    injuria, ofensa
    a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
  3. noun
    an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice
    synonyms: injuria
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    type of:
    alegación, demanda, querella
    (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
  4. noun
    a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
    synonyms: manía
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    type of:
    amargura, encono, rencor, resentimiento
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
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