allegation
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- IPA /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Noun
allegation 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.”
- The act of alleging.
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accusationassertioncensurechargecriminationimpeachmentallegementcomplaintallegedpleaimputationsuggestionaffirmationclaimstatementargumentassumptionproposition
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