allegation

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
  2. noun statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove

Etymology

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

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