Alleging: meaning, definitions and examples
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alleging
[ əˈlɛdʒɪŋ ]
legal context
Alleging refers to the act of stating something as a fact without providing proof. It is often used in legal contexts where one party claims something against another. The term implies that the assertion may be investigated or challenged. Alleging does not confirm the truth of the statement but asserts that something is the case. It is a critical aspect of legal proceedings, where allegations must be substantiated with evidence for them to be accepted.
Synonyms
asserting, claiming, contending, stating.
Examples of usage
- The defendant is alleging that the evidence was tampered with.
- Alleging fraud does not equate to proving it.
- She is alleging misconduct by the public official.
Translations
Translations of the word "alleging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alegando
🇮🇳 आरोप लगाते हुए
🇩🇪 behauptend
🇮🇩 mengklaim
🇺🇦 стверджуючи
🇵🇱 twierdząc
🇯🇵 主張している
🇫🇷 alléguant
🇪🇸 alegando
🇹🇷 iddia ederek
🇰🇷 주장하면서
🇸🇦 يدعي
🇨🇿 tvrdící
🇸🇰 tvrdí
🇨🇳 声称
🇸🇮 trdeč
🇮🇸 fullyrðandi
🇰🇿 дәйексөз келтіріп
🇬🇪 მტკიცებით
🇦🇿 iddia edərək
🇲🇽 alegando
Etymology
The term 'allege' originates from the Middle English word 'allegen', which is derived from the Old French word 'aleguer'. The roots of these terms can be traced further back to the Latin 'allegare', meaning 'to assert, to deliver, or to make a statement'. The prefix 'ad-' means 'to' or 'toward', and 'legare' means 'to dispatch or appoint'. The usage of the term has evolved over centuries, particularly in legal settings, where it has maintained a more formal connotation of making a statement without proof. By the late 14th century, the term was already being used in legal contexts, reflecting its importance in the structure of legal disputes. The modern use of 'alleging' has become more prevalent in discussions related to accusations and claims in various fields, including journalism and politics, where assertions are often made without immediate evidence.