allegation

/,æle'geiʃn/

Thân thiện

The lawyer addressed the allegation in the courtroom.

Definition

Noun: 1. A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically made without proof. This is the most common usage, referring to an unproven statement that someone has committed a misdeed. 2. (Law) A formal statement by a party in a legal case, detailing what they intend to prove. In a legal context, it is a specific claim of fact made in a pleading.

Examples

• The newspaper published serious allegations of corruption against the official.
• She denied the allegation that she had stolen the funds.
• The lawyer presented the plaintiff's allegations to the court.
• There are allegations of fraud surrounding the company's collapse.

Advanced Usage

• "To make an allegation against someone": To formally or publicly state that someone is responsible for a wrongdoing.
  • Several employees made allegations of harassment against the manager.
• "An allegation of [something]": Used to specify the nature of the claimed wrongdoing.
  • The investigation is looking into allegations of data manipulation.
• "To deny/refute an allegation": To state that a claim is not true.
  • The company swiftly denied the allegations.

Variants and Related Words

• Allege (verb): To claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without providing proof.
  • The report alleges widespread misconduct.
• Alleged (adjective): Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.
  • The alleged thief was arrested.
• Allegedly (adverb): Used to convey that something is claimed to be the case, though there is no proof.
  • He was allegedly seen leaving the scene.

Synonyms

• Accusation: A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
• Claim: An assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.
• Charge: A formal accusation of a crime, typically one made by a legal authority.
• Assertion: A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

Related Phrases

• Unsubstantiated allegation: A claim made without supporting evidence.
  • The politician dismissed the report as based on unsubstantiated allegations.
• Serious allegation: A claim about a significant or grave wrongdoing.
  • These are serious allegations that require a thorough investigation.

Học thuật

Noun

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

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