allege
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
alleges;
alleged;
alleging
alleges;
alleged;
alleging
Britannica Dictionary definition of ALLEGE
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to state without definite proof that someone has done something wrong or illegal
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allege a person's guilt
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He alleged that the mayor has accepted bribes.
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The mayor is alleged to have accepted bribes.
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allege a conspiracy
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She alleged misconduct. = She alleged that there had been misconduct.
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You allege that she stole a large quantity of money. Do you have any proof?
