allegation

English

/ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

noun
Definitions
  • An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
  • The act of alleging.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French allégation derived from Latin allegatio.

Origin

Latin

allegatio

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