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  1. Noun.  The most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter).
  2. Noun.  (legal, dated) The essential ground for action in a suit, without which there is no cause of action.
  3. Noun.  (obsolete) Resting place (especially of animals), lodging.

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