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   al·le·ga·tion

   /ˌaləˈɡāSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof: "after leaving he made allegations of corruption against the company"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin allegatio(n-), from allegare ‘allege’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALLEGATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of allegation, a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but without proof. See synonyms, antonyms, collocations and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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     a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › allegationAllegation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   An allegation is a positive assertion, especially of misconduct, that is not supported by proof or evidence. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and legal usage of allegation from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Allegation is an accusation or claim that something wrong has been done, especially a crime, without proof or before proof is available. Learn the origin, usage, and related words of allegation from Dictionary.com.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALLEGATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of allegation, a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but without proof. See synonyms, antonyms, collocations and usage examples from various sources.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › allegationAllegation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An allegation is an accusation, which is sometimes true and sometimes not. If you say your sister stole a candy bar but you don't have any proof that she did it, you have made an allegation. In the legal system, an allegation is a formal claim against someone.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALLEGATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. the act of alleging; affirmation. 2. an assertion made with little or no proof. 3. an assertion made by a party in a legal proceeding, which the party then undertakes to prove. 4. a statement offered as a plea, excuse, or justification. SYNONYMS 1, 2. charge, accusation; claim, contention.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishallegation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   An allegation is a public statement that accuses somebody of doing something wrong or illegal without giving proof. Learn how to use allegation in a sentence, synonyms, and related words with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.