Allegation

Definitions

1. An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
2. The act of alleging.

Equivalents

Examples

“She put⟳ forth several allegations regarding her partner in hopes of discrediting his actions.”

“A spokesman for Lothian and Borders Police said: "We can confirm⟳ that a 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder⟳ of Jodi Jones. A 45-year-old has also been arrested in connection with allegations of attempting to pervert the course of justice. A report⟳ on this has been sent to the procurator fiscal."”

“Philip Miles, defending, said: "This was a single instance, there was no allegation of continuing behaviour over a long period of time."”

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