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allegation.

An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/Canada, UK, US/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/Canada, UK, US/ˌæl.ɪˈɡæɪ.ʃən/Australia
  1. An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.

    She put forth several allegations regarding her partner in hopes of discrediting his actions.
  2. The act of alleging.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle French allégation, from Latin allegatio, from allegare. By surface analysis, allege + -ation, see allege.

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