allegation (Meaning)

Wordnet

allegation (n)

(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)

statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove

Webster

allegation (n.)

The act of alleging or positively asserting.

That which is alleged, asserted, or declared; positive assertion; formal averment

A statement by a party of what he undertakes to prove, -- usually applied to each separate averment; the charge or matter undertaken to be proved.

allegation Sentence Examples

  1. The employee was shocked by the sudden allegation of misconduct made by a colleague.
  2. The politician vehemently denied the serious allegation of bribery during the press conference.
  3. The media reported on the celebrity's alleged involvement in a high-profile scandal, emphasizing that it was still just an allegation.
  4. The legal team carefully examined each allegation before presenting their defense in court.
  5. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the police decided to investigate the anonymous allegation of illegal activities.
  6. The company faced a lawsuit based on the allegation that its products caused harm to consumers.
  7. The school took immediate action to address the allegation of bullying and ensure a safe environment for all students.
  8. In the courtroom, the defense lawyer cross-examined the witness to challenge the credibility of the allegation.
  9. The public's perception of the politician changed dramatically after the surfacing of a damaging allegation in the media.
  10. The organization launched an internal investigation in response to an employee's allegation of discrimination in the workplace.

FAQs About the word allegation

(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law), statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to proveThe

accusation, indictment, complaint,charge, plea, claim, count, arraignment,rap, suggestion

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The employee was shocked by the sudden allegation of misconduct made by a colleague.

The politician vehemently denied the serious allegation of bribery during the press conference.

The media reported on the celebrity's alleged involvement in a high-profile scandal, emphasizing that it was still just an allegation.

The legal team carefully examined each allegation before presenting their defense in court.