allegation
Pronunciation: /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The English word “allegation” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
- The act of alleging.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French allégation, from Latin allegatio, from allegare. By surface analysis, allege + -ation, see allege.
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