allegation
A formal claim or statement that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. It is widely used in legal and journalistic contexts to describe accusations that have not yet been verified by a court of law.
Beispiele
3 von 5She made an allegation that her neighbor was purposely damaging her fence.
She made an allegation that her neighbor was purposely damaging her fence.
The government has launched an inquiry into the allegation of corruption within the police force.
The government has launched an inquiry into the allegation of corruption within the police force.
Did you hear the allegation about the lead singer leaving the band?
Did you hear the allegation about the lead singer leaving the band?
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of 'Allegation' as an 'All-E-Gation' (All Evidence Gone/missing), because it is a claim that lacks proof at the moment it is made.
Schnelles Quiz
The company's reputation suffered after a serious ___ of bribery was made against the board members.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: allegation
Beispiele
She made an allegation that her neighbor was purposely damaging her fence.
everydayShe made an allegation that her neighbor was purposely damaging her fence.
The government has launched an inquiry into the allegation of corruption within the police force.
formalThe government has launched an inquiry into the allegation of corruption within the police force.
Did you hear the allegation about the lead singer leaving the band?
informalDid you hear the allegation about the lead singer leaving the band?
Sociological research indicates that the frequency of an allegation often correlates with institutional instability.
academicSociological research indicates that the frequency of an allegation often correlates with institutional instability.
The HR department is investigating an allegation of harassment filed by a junior employee.
businessThe HR department is investigating an allegation of harassment filed by a junior employee.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
face allegations
face allegations
deny the allegation
deny the allegation
sweeping allegations
sweeping allegations
Wird oft verwechselt mit
An accusation is a general claim of wrongdoing, while an allegation is often more formal and implies the claim is yet to be proven.
An allegation is a claim of a crime; a conviction is a formal declaration by a court that someone is guilty.
Nutzungshinweise
Use this word when discussing legal matters or news reports where a crime is suspected but not yet proven to avoid potential libel or defamation.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often try to use 'allegation' as a verb (e.g., 'He allegationed me'); instead, use the verb form 'allege' or the phrase 'make an allegation'.
Merkhilfe
Think of 'Allegation' as an 'All-E-Gation' (All Evidence Gone/missing), because it is a claim that lacks proof at the moment it is made.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin 'allegatio', derived from 'allegare', which means to send a message or to bring forward as evidence.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many English-speaking legal systems, the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty' requires media outlets to use the word 'allegation' to describe charges against a defendant.
Schnelles Quiz
The company's reputation suffered after a serious ___ of bribery was made against the board members.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: allegation
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