Associations to the word «Allegation»

Wiktionary

ALLEGATION, noun. An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
ALLEGATION, noun. The act of alleging.

Dictionary definition

ALLEGATION, noun. (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law); "an allegation of malpractice".
ALLEGATION, noun. Statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove.

Wise words

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
Mark Twain