allegation

Etymology

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

noun

  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.
    Philip Miles, defending, said: "This was a single instance, there was no allegation of continuing behaviour over a long period of time." December 14, 2011, Steven Morris, “Devon woman jailed for 168 days for killing kitten in microwave”, in Guardian
    A spokesman for Lothian and Borders Police said: "We can confirm that a 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of Jodi Jones. A 45-year-old has also been arrested in connection with allegations of attempting to pervert the course of justice. A report on this has been sent to the procurator fiscal." April 15, 2004, “Morning swoop in hunt for Jodi's killer”, in The Scotsman
  2. The act of alleging.

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