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allegation

/ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does allegation mean?

noun

A statement that someone makes, especially one that is not true, accusing someone of doing something wrong or illegal. A claim or assertion that something is the case.

Example

"The police investigated the allegation of theft and found no evidence to support it."

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