allegation
the act of alleging; affirmation.
an assertion made with little or no proof.
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.
Origin of allegation
1Other words for allegation
Other words from allegation
- mis·al·le·ga·tion, noun
- non·al·le·ga·tion, noun
- pre·al·le·ga·tion, noun
- re·al·le·ga·tion, noun
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How to use allegation in a sentence
The allegation may or may not be true, but it is not implausible.
In Jerusalem Home Demolitions, the Biblical Justice of Revenge | Creede Newton | November 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen 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.
Alleged U.Va. Abductor Accused of Rape at Christian College | Michael Daly | September 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
"I admit going to Thillot, but I deny your allegation," cried Paul in quick protest.
The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le QueuxNo allegation against him had been made through the press, but the Times came to the rescue before the attack.
The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.The allegation that the knowing is observed is that which may be denied.
The Analysis of Mind | Bertrand RussellWho can question the allegation that it is an immensely important national work?
The Old Pike | Thomas B. SearightChronology must have forbidden James to attach weight to the latter allegation, if he had cared for it.
Sir Walter Ralegh | William Stebbing
British Dictionary definitions for allegation
/ (ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən) /
the act of alleging
an unproved statement or assertion, esp one in an accusation
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