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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. : 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.
An allegation is an accusation or claim that something wrong has been done, especially a crime. The word often implies that the thing claimed has not been confirmed or proven or that the claim has been made without proof or before proof is available.
a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal: Several of her patients have made allegations of professional misconduct about/against her. [ + that ] Allegations that Mr Dwight was receiving money from known criminals have caused a scandal. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but which has not been proved to be true: allegation about sth The chief executive of the company resigned last autumn over allegations about his expenses. allegation that She rejected the allegation that she had treated her staff unfairly.
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.
4 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.
Noun. Filter. noun. allegations. 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.
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. allegation of something Several newspapers made allegations of corruption in the city's police department.
ALLEGATION meaning: a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, made without proof that this is true: . Learn more.
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.
