Allegation

/ˌælɪɡˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌæɫəˈɡeɪʃən/

[noun]

Allegation

[NOUN]

an assertion of fact made by one party in a legal proceeding, which is not yet proved

statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove

synonyms : allegement

Examples

1. These allegations appear in a forthcoming documentary.

2. The CEO was fired following allegations that he was feathering his nest with donations made to the company's charitable fund.

3. During the investigation into the harassment allegations, both the accused employee and the victim were found to have distorted the truth, showcasing how truth is the first casualty of war.

4. The celebrity had been the subject of countless tabloid stories and rumors, but she continued to work on clearing her name by providing interviews and statements that addressed the false allegations.