allegation | ||
1. | [ noun ] (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law) | |
Synonyms: | complaint | |
Examples: | "an allegation of malpractice" |
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Related terms: | accusation grievance lodgment plaint law | |
2. | [ noun ] statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove | |
Synonyms: | allegement | |
Related terms: | claim pleading bill_of_particulars say | |
Similar spelling: |
allocation alsatian Alectis Alsatia allocution alley_cat |