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Meaning of allege
to state something as a fact, although it has not been proven
Etymology of allege
The word "allege" comes from the Old French word "allegier", which is derived from the Latin words "allegare", meaning "to send for" or "to adduce", and "allegatus", meaning "sent for" or "adduced"
Historically, the word "allege" has been used in English since the 14th century to mean "to state or declare something as a fact"
Synonyms
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- to state or declare that something is true, even though it has not been proven
- * to claim or assert that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Usage Examples
- The company alleges that the former employee stole confidential information
- * She alleged that the police had mishandled her case
- * The report alleges that the government has been involved in a cover-up