allegation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

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

   an allegation of malpractice

2. 2
   noun

   An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.

   She put forth several allegations regarding her partner in hopes of discrediting his actions.

3. 3
   noun

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

4. 4
   noun

   The act of alleging.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French allégation, from Latin allegatio, from allegare. By surface analysis, allege + -ation, see allege.