/ ˌæləˈgeɪʃn; NAmE / noun
allegation (of sth) (against sb) | allegation (that ... ) | allegation (about sb/sth) a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing sb of doing sth that is wrong or illegal
SYN accusation :
Several newspapers made allegations of corruption in the city's police department.
allegations of dishonesty against him
an allegation that he had been dishonest
to investigate / deny / withdraw an allegation
➡ note at claim
••
WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Latin allegatio(n-) , from allegare allege.