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allegation
[ al-i-gey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of alleging; affirmation.
Synonyms: contention, claim, accusation, charge
- an assertion made with little or no proof.
Synonyms: contention, claim, accusation, charge
- an assertion made by a party in a legal proceeding, which the party then undertakes to prove.
- a statement offered as a plea, excuse, or justification.
allegation
/ ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən /
noun
- the act of alleging
- an unproved statement or assertion, esp one in an accusation
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Other Words From
- misal·le·gation noun
- nonal·le·gation noun
- preal·le·gation noun
- real·le·gation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of allegation1
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Example Sentences
The allegation may or may not be true, but it is not implausible.
When asked about the rape allegation, Cosby—undoubtedly upon the advice of counsel—said nothing.
It took nearly 20 years between the first allegation and his ultimate removal.
The allegation concerns hydrocarbon releases from the wastewater system at the unloading facility.
This hardly seems to be an atmosphere that encourages a sexual assault victim to follow through with an allegation.
"I admit going to Thillot, but I deny your allegation," cried Paul in quick protest.
No allegation against him had been made through the press, but the Times came to the rescue before the attack.
The allegation that the knowing is observed is that which may be denied.
Who can question the allegation that it is an immensely important national work?
Chronology must have forbidden James to attach weight to the latter allegation, if he had cared for it.
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