allegation Definition
a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.
Using allegation: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allegation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The police are investigating allegations of corruption within the company.
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He denied the allegations of sexual harassment.
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The newspaper published allegations that the politician had accepted bribes.
allegation Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for allegation
Phrases with allegation
an assertion of a fact as true, without providing evidence to support it
Example
The lawyer argued that the prosecution's allegation of fact was unfounded and should be dismissed.
an accusation that is untrue or baseless
Example
He was devastated by the false allegations made against him.
an accusation that lacks evidence or proof
Example
The committee dismissed the unsubstantiated allegations against the candidate.
Origins of allegation
from Latin 'allegatio', meaning 'a sending off'
Summary: allegation in Brief
An 'allegation' [ˌæləˈɡeɪʃn] is a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, often without proof. Examples include 'The police are investigating allegations of corruption within the company.' and 'He denied the allegations of sexual harassment.' 'Allegation' can be used in phrases like 'false allegation,' which refers to an untrue or baseless accusation, and 'unsubstantiated allegation,' which refers to an accusation that lacks evidence or proof.
