Allegation - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌæləˈɡeɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word allegation
Brit.  |ælɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word allegation

noun

- (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
an allegation of malpractice
- statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove

Extra examples

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?

Allegations of fraud were made against him.

Their allegation that she had taken the money proved to be false.

Mr Singh has strongly denied the allegations of sexual harassment.

The teacher made serious allegations against a colleague.

A committee will investigate allegations of racial discrimination.

The college treated the allegation with just seriousness.

Mr. Chairman, I object. That is an unfair allegation.

Later, the witness who had testified against Muawad withdrew his allegation.

Word forms

noun
singular: allegation
plural: allegations
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