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Allegation

//ˌæl.ɪˈɡæɪ.ʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.

    "She put forth several allegations regarding her partner in hopes of discrediting his actions."

  2. 2
    statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove wordnet
  3. 3
    The act of alleging.
  4. 4
    (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law) wordnet

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French allégation, from Latin allegatio, from allegare. See allege.

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