allegation
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ɪˈgeɪ Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin allēgātiōn- (stem of allēgātiō), equivalent to allēgāt(us), past participle of allēgāre to adduce in support of a plea (al- al- + -lēgāre, derivative of lēx law; see legal) + -iōn- -ion
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin allēgātiōn- (stem of allēgātiō), equivalent to allēgāt(us), past participle of allēgāre to adduce in support of a plea (al- al- + -lēgāre, derivative of lēx law; see legal) + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
mis·al·le·ga·tion, noun
non·al·le·ga·tion, noun
pre·al·le·ga·tion, noun
re·al·le·ga·tion, noun
Synonyms
1, 2. charge, accusation; claim, contention.
1, 2. charge, accusation; claim, contention.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the act of alleging |
| 2. | an unproved statement or assertion, esp one in an accusation |
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Word Origin & History
allegation
late 15c., "action of alleging," from Fr. allégation, from L. allegationem (nom. allegatio), noun of action from allegatus, pp. of allegare (see allege).
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Example sentences
But often it takes time for an allegation to be made or for someone to believe it.
The allegation that payday lenders are common in poor neighborhoods specifically is false.
One allegation is relatively petty, but it's a beaut.
State correction officials have denied the allegation.
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