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allegation

al·le·ga·tion

UK/ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ US/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)

  • “an allegation of malpractice”
2.

statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove

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Origin

Borrowed from Middle French allégation, from Latin allegatio, from allegare. By surface analysis, allege + -ation, see allege.

Phrases

  • beat the allegations

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