Definition: 1. A formal accusation against someone (often in a court of law). 2. Statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove.
Use 'allegation' in a sentence:
1. "I have enquired on the matter but no-one confirms the allegation of shooting," he wrote.
2. The department is taking additional time to carefully examine the currency manipulation allegation in this petition.
3. The lawyer's allegation was proved.
4. It is an allegation that has gained credence from neutral observers.
5. We totally reject the serious allegations and innuendos contained in the article.
6. I advise you to withdraw your allegation before I contact my lawyer.
7. He said in the case of the association some people had been making allegations without proof.
8. This allegation in my view is totally untenable.
9. The allegation has caused one lecturer's career to bite the dust.
10. Police investigated the allegation but found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
11. The company has denied the allegations.
12. This allegation in my view is totally untenable.
