grievous

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

creating affliction

Part of speech:

Adjective

more grievous; most grievous; less grievous; least grievous

Example sentences with this word:

The telegram was grievous in nature.

If the point of distinguishing murder from manslaughter is to mark out the most heinous group of killings for the extra stigma of a murder conviction, it can be argued that the "grievous bodily harm" rule draws the line too low.

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