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allegeable

|al-leg-e-a-ble|

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/əˈlɛdʒəbl/

capable of being claimed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'allegeable' originates from the Latin word 'allegare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'legare' meant 'to send or commission.'

Historical Evolution

'allegare' transformed into the Old French word 'alegier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allege' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to send or commission,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to assert or claim.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being alleged or asserted.

The claim was allegeable in court.

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Last updated: 2025/06/25 09:21