Allegation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Allegation ( noun )

1. A statement or claim made without proof.
2. An accusation or charge against someone or something.
3. The act of making an accusation or claim.

Origin:

From middle english alegacioun, from old french alegacion, from latin allegatio, from allegare ("to assert, to allege"), from ad- ("to") + legere ("to read, to gather").

Examples:

1. He denied the allegations of fraud.
2. The allegations of misconduct were investigated.
3. The allegations of harassment were taken seriously.
4. The newspaper published the allegations of corruption.
5. The allegations of abuse were shocking.

(As a verb)

Allegation ( verb )

1. To assert or claim something without providing proof.
2. To accuse or charge someone or something.
3. To make an accusation or claim.

Origin:

From middle english alegen, from old french aleguer, from latin allegare ("to assert, to allege"), from ad- ("to") + legere ("to read, to gather").

Examples:

1. The lawyer alleged that the evidence was tampered with.
2. The employee alleged that she was harassed.
3. The witness alleged that he saw the accident.
4. The company alleged that the competitor had stolen its trade secrets.
5. The defendant alleged that he was innocent.