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Allegation Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

allegation

/ˌælɪˈgeɪʃən/

noun

plural

allegations

allegation

/ˌælɪˈgeɪʃən/

noun

plural

allegations

Britannica Dictionary definition of ALLEGATION

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a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal

  • The police are investigating allegations that the mayor has accepted bribes.

  • The mayor denies the allegations (that have been made) against him.

  • There have been allegations of fraud in the city government.

  • You're making a serious allegation. Do you have any proof?