allegation

allegation

noun

"Allegation" is a claim or statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, usually without proof at the time it's made. For example, if someone says that a company is involved in illegal activities, that's an allegation.

 

Example

  1. The police officer made an allegation that the suspect had committed the crime.
  2. The lawyer denied the allegation of tax evasion.
  3. The press released an allegation that the politician had accepted bribes.