Allegation

Pronunciation: /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of allegation

noun a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically made without proof

Example Sentences

A1 The allegation of cheating was proven false.

A2 The police are investigating the allegation of theft.

B1 The company denied the allegation of discrimination.

B2 The lawyer presented evidence to support the allegation of fraud.

C1 The allegation of corruption led to a full investigation.

C2 The journalist's article included a detailed analysis of the allegation of bribery.

Examples of allegation in a Sentence

formal The police are currently investigating the allegation of fraud against the company.

informal I heard about the allegation that he cheated on the exam.

slang I can't believe the allegation that she stole my phone!

figurative The allegation of corruption cast a dark shadow over the politician's reputation.

Grammatical Forms of allegation

• past tense: alleged
• plural: allegations
• comparative: more alleged
• superlative: most alleged
• present tense: alleges
• future tense: will allege
• perfect tense: has alleged
• continuous tense: is alleging
• singular: allegation
• positive degree: alleged
• infinitive: to allege
• gerund: alleging
• participle: alleging

Origin and Evolution of allegation

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'allegation' originated from the Latin word 'allegatio' which means a citation or reference.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to a formal assertion without proof, 'allegation' has evolved to encompass any claim or assertion made without necessarily providing evidence.