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