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noun 
  1. The most essential part; the main idea or substance; the pith.
  2. In law, the grounds for action in a suit.
Translations: 
  • French: essentiel
  • Italian: essenza (1)
Etymology: From Old French, gist (French gít), from gésir "to lie".


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