allegation
Translation
allegation, claim, accusation
Examples
He denied the allegation of theft.
He denied the allegation of theft.
The newspaper made a serious allegation.
The newspaper made a serious allegation.
These are serious allegations against the company.
These are serious allegations against the company.
Grammar Patterns
((an allegation)) ((of sth.)) a claim of wrongdoing He denied the allegation of theft.
((an allegation)) ((that...)) a claim that something happened The allegation that he lied is serious.
((to make)) ((an allegation)) ((against sb.)) to accuse someone of something They made false allegations against him.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Latin 'allegare' meaning 'to adduce in evidence'. It's formed from 'ad-' (to) + 'legare' (to send on a mission).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'to allege'. Think of it as a claim or assertion made without proof, often in a legal context.