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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We contacted Abah and Hurmiati about the allegations against them - they did not respond.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
But faith in the system has been shaken by repeated allegations of question-paper leaks and other irregularities.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Deputy Public Defender Donna Tryfman said that although the allegations against Harrison are gruesome, her client still has a right to a fair trial.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The goal of these tactics is not to exonerate the person using them from allegations of criminality, corruption or incompetence.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
The data show that in the sumo tournaments held immediately after allegations of match rigging, 7-7 wrestlers win only 50 percent of their final-day matches against 8-6 opponents instead of the typical 80 percent.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
