Griev"ance (?), n. [OF.
grevance. See Grieve, v. t.]
1. A cause of uneasiness and complaint; a wrong
done and suffered; that which gives ground for remonstrance or
resistance, as arising from injustice, tyranny, etc.;
injury.
2. Grieving; grief; affliction.
The . . . grievance of a mind unreasonably
yoked.
Milton.
Syn. -- Burden; oppression; hardship; trouble.