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Definition allegation in American English

allegation noun

[countable] noun
/ˌæləˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal even though this has not been proved

Example

allegations of fraud and corruption

Example

There were allegations that the movie encouraged violence.

Example

I hear you've been making allegations against your ex-wife.

Example

She denied the latest allegations.

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Definition allegation in American English