Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
allege
verb
/əˈlɛdʒ/
Definition
To assert or claim that something is true, often without proof.
Examples
- He alleges that he saw the defendant at the scene of the crime.
- She alleged that the company engaged in unfair practices.
Meaning
To state something as a fact, especially in a legal context, without providing evidence at that moment.
Synonyms
- Claim
- Assert
- Contend
- Maintain
