Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
allege
verb
/əˈlɛdʒ/
Definition
To assert or claim something as a fact without proof.
Examples
- The lawyer will allege that her client was not present at the scene of the crime.
- He alleged that he had been wronged by the company.
- The report alleges misconduct by the officials.
Meaning
To state something is true, typically in a legal context, without providing evidence at that time.
Synonyms
- Claim
- Assert
- Declare
- Maintain
