allegation
noun
al·le·ga·tion
ˌa-li-ˈgā-shən 
1
: the act of alleging something
2
: a positive assertion especially of misconduct
Some former colleagues have made serious allegations against him.
specifically
: a statement by a party to a legal action of what the party undertakes to prove
3
: an assertion unsupported and by implication regarded as unsupportable
Examples of allegation in a Sentence
The police are investigating allegations that the mayor has accepted bribes.
There have been allegations of fraud in the city government.
You're making a serious allegation. Do you have any proof?
Recent Examples on the Web
University of Idaho volleyball coach Chris Gonzalez has resigned before the conclusion of an investigation into allegations by current and former players of mental, physical and verbal abuse, the university announced Friday.
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Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2024
Last week, the labor board issued a complaint against the union based on those allegations.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
By focusing on the facts, the public can avoid being distracted by baseless allegations that undermine institutions designed to ensure – not weaponize – justice.
—Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
In an interview, Crump didn’t deny the reason behind his May 1 arrest, arising from allegations levied about two years ago.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
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Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2024
Last week, the labor board issued a complaint against the union based on those allegations.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
By focusing on the facts, the public can avoid being distracted by baseless allegations that undermine institutions designed to ensure – not weaponize – justice.
—Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
In an interview, Crump didn’t deny the reason behind his May 1 arrest, arising from allegations levied about two years ago.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
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allegation
noun
al·le·ga·tion
ˌal-i-ˈgā-shən
1
: the act of alleging
2
: something alleged
especially
: a statement not supported by proof or evidence
allegations of criminal involvement
Legal Definition
allegation
noun
al·le·ga·tion
ˌa-lə-ˈgā-shən
1
: the act of alleging
2
a
: a statement not yet proven
allegations in an affidavit
b
: a statement by a party to a lawsuit of what the party will attempt to prove : averment compare accusation, indictment, information, proof
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