Added 9 October 2026
allegation
/ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ noun
Latin root: allegatio Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about allegation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law).
an allegation of malpractice
- Statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove.
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French allégation, from Latin allegatio, from allegare. By surface analysis, allege + -ation, see allege.
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