Noun: allegation ,a-lu'gey-shun
- A statement affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove
"The lawyer's allegation was supported by substantial evidence";
- allegement
- (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
"an allegation of malpractice"
Derived forms: allegations
Type of: accusal, accusation, claim
Encyclopedia: Allegation