alleging Definition
- 1to assert without proof or before proving
- 2to declare with positiveness; affirm; assert
- 3to claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case
Using alleging: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "alleging" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The prosecutor is alleging that the defendant committed the crime.
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The article is alleging that the company engaged in fraudulent activities.
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He is alleging that his former employer discriminated against him.
alleging Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with alleging
Example
The company is being sued for allegedly committing fraud.
to claim or accuse someone of engaging in inappropriate behavior
Example
The teacher was fired after several students alleged misconduct against him.
to claim or accuse someone of discriminating against others based on their race, gender, or other characteristics
Example
The employee filed a complaint alleging discrimination by his supervisor.
Origins of alleging
from Old French 'alleguer', meaning 'to cite, bring forward'
Summary: alleging in Brief
'Alleging' [əˈlɛdʒɪŋ] is a verb that means to assert or claim something without proof or before proving it. It can also mean to claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof. The term is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The prosecutor is alleging that the defendant committed the crime.' Other phrases include 'allege fraud,' 'allege misconduct,' and 'allege discrimination.'
