allegations
|al-le-ga-tions|
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/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃənz/
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/ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz/
(allegation)
claim without proof
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allegation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'allegare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'legare' meant 'to send or dispatch.'
Historical Evolution
'allegare' transformed into the Old French word 'allegacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allegation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send or dispatch,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a claim or assertion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.
The allegations against the politician were serious.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45