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allegation

 

[ ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically made without proof.

Synonyms

accusation, assertion, charge, claim

Examples of usage

  • The police are investigating the allegations of corruption.
  • She made serious allegations against her former employer.
  • The company denied the allegations of fraud.
  • Allegations of misconduct have tarnished his reputation.
  • He faced allegations of sexual harassment.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The action or process of alleging something.

Synonyms

assertion, claim, declaration

Examples of usage

  • The investigation will focus on the allegation of embezzlement.
  • She made the allegation during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "allegation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alegação

🇮🇳 आरोप

🇩🇪 Behauptung

🇮🇩 tuduhan

🇺🇦 звинувачення

🇵🇱 zarzut

🇯🇵 申し立て

🇫🇷 allégation

🇪🇸 alegación

🇹🇷 iddia

🇰🇷 주장

🇸🇦 ادعاء

🇨🇿 tvrzení

🇸🇰 tvrdenie

🇨🇳 指控

🇸🇮 trditev

🇮🇸 ásökun

🇰🇿 айыптау

🇬🇪 ბრალდება

🇦🇿 ittiham

🇲🇽 alegación

Etymology

The word 'allegation' originated from the Latin word 'allegatio', meaning 'a sending off, dispatching'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'allegation' came to be associated with making claims or assertions, especially in legal contexts. The concept of alleging something without proof has been a key aspect of its meaning throughout its history.

See also: allegations, alleged, allegedly.

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