alleger
|al-leg-er|
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/əˈlɛdʒər/
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/əˈlɛdʒə/
(allege)
assert without proof
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alleger' originates from the verb 'allege', which comes from the Old French word 'alegier', meaning 'to lighten' or 'to alleviate'.
Historical Evolution
'allegare' in Medieval Latin transformed into the Old French 'alegier', and eventually became the modern English word 'allege'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lighten or alleviate', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to assert or claim'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who alleges or makes an allegation.
The alleger claimed that the company had violated environmental laws.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 10:21