allegation

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) enPR: ăl'ĭ-gā'shən, IPA ^(key): /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ or /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

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Noun

Singular allegation

Plural allegations

1. (countable) An allegation is a claim or a statement that is not proven and may or may not be true.
   • Synonym: accusation

   The statement that our neighbor is a serial killer right now is an unconfirmed allegation.

   They were arrested on allegations of trying to tamper with the evidence.