Definition of allegation in English:

allegation

noun alɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)nˌæləˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n

A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.
he made allegations of corruption against the administration
allegations that the army was operating a shoot-to-kill policy
Example sentencesExamples
- Several allegations were investigated by police but no charges were ever brought.
- I know of several occasions when allegations in newspapers have been well wide of the mark.
- He made no comment to the police but gave them a written statement denying the allegation.
- The allegation was that he exceeded his powers by having the complainant's car towed away.
- He once famously got an injunction banning anyone from repeating the allegation that he dyes his hair.
- West Yorkshire Police said they have not been able to substantiate any of the allegations.
- The woman and her boyfriend refused to comment about the allegations in The Mail on Sunday.
- His comments were ignored by the media as he did not have the proof to back up his allegations.
- Any allegation for nuisance is often met with a counter allegation which must also be investigated.
- We deny all the implied allegations and insinuations in the strongest possible terms.
- Police investigated the allegation but found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
- Details of the allegation have not been revealed but it is understood to have happened in a public area.
- We totally reject the serious allegations and innuendos contained in the article.
- Of course there needs to be safeguards for teachers from false and malicious allegations.
- The burden of proof in an allegation of undue influence rests upon the person who claims to have been wronged.
- It is evident there is no truth in the single allegation made against me.
- It's been very hurtful, and no one has been prepared to put their names to these allegations.
- I don't know the inside story on the allegations of racism that have been investigated.
- He said in the case of the association some people had been making allegations without proof.
- The Tory group has stressed that the allegations do not concern any illegal activities.
Synonyms
claim, assertion, declaration, statement, proclamation, contention, argument, affirmation, averment, avowal, attestation, testimony, certification, evidence, witness, charge, accusation, suggestion, implication, hint, insinuation, indication, intimation, imputation, plea, pretence, profession
informal making out
technical deposition, representation
rare asseveration

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin allegatio(n-), from allegare 'allege'.

Definition of allegation in US English:

allegation

nounˌæləˈɡeɪʃ(ə)nˌaləˈɡāSH(ə)n

A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.
he made allegations of corruption against the administration
allegations that the army was operating a shoot-to-kill policy
Example sentencesExamples
- I know of several occasions when allegations in newspapers have been well wide of the mark.
- We totally reject the serious allegations and innuendos contained in the article.
- Several allegations were investigated by police but no charges were ever brought.
- Details of the allegation have not been revealed but it is understood to have happened in a public area.
- I don't know the inside story on the allegations of racism that have been investigated.
- He made no comment to the police but gave them a written statement denying the allegation.
- The Tory group has stressed that the allegations do not concern any illegal activities.
- His comments were ignored by the media as he did not have the proof to back up his allegations.
- Police investigated the allegation but found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
- Any allegation for nuisance is often met with a counter allegation which must also be investigated.
- West Yorkshire Police said they have not been able to substantiate any of the allegations.
- It is evident there is no truth in the single allegation made against me.
- We deny all the implied allegations and insinuations in the strongest possible terms.
- He once famously got an injunction banning anyone from repeating the allegation that he dyes his hair.
- The allegation was that he exceeded his powers by having the complainant's car towed away.
- The woman and her boyfriend refused to comment about the allegations in The Mail on Sunday.
- It's been very hurtful, and no one has been prepared to put their names to these allegations.
- He said in the case of the association some people had been making allegations without proof.
- Of course there needs to be safeguards for teachers from false and malicious allegations.
- The burden of proof in an allegation of undue influence rests upon the person who claims to have been wronged.
Synonyms
claim, assertion, declaration, statement, proclamation, contention, argument, affirmation, averment, avowal, attestation, testimony, certification, evidence, witness, charge, accusation, suggestion, implication, hint, insinuation, indication, intimation, imputation, plea, pretence, profession

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin allegatio(n-), from allegare ‘allege’.

单词	allegation
释义	Definition of allegation in English: allegation noun alɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)nˌæləˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. he made allegations of corruption against the administration allegations that the army was operating a shoot-to-kill policy Example sentencesExamples Several allegations were investigated by police but no charges were ever brought. I know of several occasions when allegations in newspapers have been well wide of the mark. He made no comment to the police but gave them a written statement denying the allegation. The allegation was that he exceeded his powers by having the complainant's car towed away. He once famously got an injunction banning anyone from repeating the allegation that he dyes his hair. West Yorkshire Police said they have not been able to substantiate any of the allegations. The woman and her boyfriend refused to comment about the allegations in The Mail on Sunday. His comments were ignored by the media as he did not have the proof to back up his allegations. Any allegation for nuisance is often met with a counter allegation which must also be investigated. We deny all the implied allegations and insinuations in the strongest possible terms. Police investigated the allegation but found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. Details of the allegation have not been revealed but it is understood to have happened in a public area. We totally reject the serious allegations and innuendos contained in the article. Of course there needs to be safeguards for teachers from false and malicious allegations. The burden of proof in an allegation of undue influence rests upon the person who claims to have been wronged. It is evident there is no truth in the single allegation made against me. It's been very hurtful, and no one has been prepared to put their names to these allegations. I don't know the inside story on the allegations of racism that have been investigated. He said in the case of the association some people had been making allegations without proof. The Tory group has stressed that the allegations do not concern any illegal activities. Synonyms claim, assertion, declaration, statement, proclamation, contention, argument, affirmation, averment, avowal, attestation, testimony, certification, evidence, witness, charge, accusation, suggestion, implication, hint, insinuation, indication, intimation, imputation, plea, pretence, profession informal making out technical deposition, representation rare asseveration Origin Late Middle English: from Latin allegatio(n-), from allegare 'allege'. Definition of allegation in US English: allegation nounˌæləˈɡeɪʃ(ə)nˌaləˈɡāSH(ə)n A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. he made allegations of corruption against the administration allegations that the army was operating a shoot-to-kill policy Example sentencesExamples I know of several occasions when allegations in newspapers have been well wide of the mark. We totally reject the serious allegations and innuendos contained in the article. Several allegations were investigated by police but no charges were ever brought. Details of the allegation have not been revealed but it is understood to have happened in a public area. I don't know the inside story on the allegations of racism that have been investigated. He made no comment to the police but gave them a written statement denying the allegation. The Tory group has stressed that the allegations do not concern any illegal activities. His comments were ignored by the media as he did not have the proof to back up his allegations. Police investigated the allegation but found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. Any allegation for nuisance is often met with a counter allegation which must also be investigated. West Yorkshire Police said they have not been able to substantiate any of the allegations. It is evident there is no truth in the single allegation made against me. We deny all the implied allegations and insinuations in the strongest possible terms. He once famously got an injunction banning anyone from repeating the allegation that he dyes his hair. The allegation was that he exceeded his powers by having the complainant's car towed away. The woman and her boyfriend refused to comment about the allegations in The Mail on Sunday. It's been very hurtful, and no one has been prepared to put their names to these allegations. He said in the case of the association some people had been making allegations without proof. Of course there needs to be safeguards for teachers from false and malicious allegations. The burden of proof in an allegation of undue influence rests upon the person who claims to have been wronged. Synonyms claim, assertion, declaration, statement, proclamation, contention, argument, affirmation, averment, avowal, attestation, testimony, certification, evidence, witness, charge, accusation, suggestion, implication, hint, insinuation, indication, intimation, imputation, plea, pretence, profession Origin Late Middle English: from Latin allegatio(n-), from allegare ‘allege’.
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