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- DictionaryAl·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"
1. An assertion that someone has done something wrong, often without proof: Allegations of excessive drinking tarnished the CEO's reputation. 2. Law An assertion that someone has engaged in an unlawful act.
ALLEGATION meaning: 1. a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal: 2. a…. Learn more.
In the legal system, an allegation is a formal claim against someone. It sparks an investigation that leads to someone being proven innocent or found guilty. In everyday use, however, an allegation is what someone thinks, whether or not there is proof.
a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing somebody of doing something that is wrong or illegal synonym accusation. to investigate/deny/withdraw an allegation.
An assertion that someone has done something wrong, often without proof. Allegations of excessive drinking tarnished the CEO's reputation. American Heritage. The act of alleging. Webster's New World. An assertion that someone has engaged in an unlawful act. American Heritage. Something alleged; assertion. Webster's New World.
6 days ago · 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.
ALLEGATION meaning: a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, made without proof that this is true: . Learn more.
