allegation
noun
the act of alleging; affirmation.
allegations
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pluralof allegation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Federal agents seized her phone and passport and searched her residence as part of an investigation into allegations dating back to her childhood.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
As well as denying the allegations, the individual responded with medical reports stating that there was a risk to his life if the information was published.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Mark Walter’s insurance empire is under investigation by federal authorities — and the subject of discussions with state regulators — over allegations the businesses he controls failed to properly follow laws designed to protect investors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Election Commission has denied the allegations but ordered an independent technical audit of its systems.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
The school board checked into the allegations and found no merit in them, but the investigation did little to lessen the air of suspicion, and animosity, between the two schools.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
