B2 adjective رسمی

allegation

/ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/

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.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
1

She made an allegation that her neighbor was purposely damaging her fence.

She made an allegation that her neighbor was purposely damaging her fence.

2

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.

3

Did you hear the allegation about the lead singer leaving the band?

Did you hear the allegation about the lead singer leaving the band?

خانواده کلمه

اسم
allegation
Verb
allege
قید
allegedly
صفت
alleged
مرتبط
accuser
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راهنمای حفظ

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.

آزمون سریع

The company's reputation suffered after a serious ___ of bribery was made against the board members.

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پاسخ صحیح این است: allegation

مثال‌ها

1

She made an allegation that her neighbor was purposely damaging her fence.

everyday

She made an allegation that her neighbor was purposely damaging her fence.

2

The government has launched an inquiry into the allegation of corruption within the police force.

formal

The government has launched an inquiry into the allegation of corruption within the police force.

3

Did you hear the allegation about the lead singer leaving the band?

informal

Did you hear the allegation about the lead singer leaving the band?

4

Sociological research indicates that the frequency of an allegation often correlates with institutional instability.

academic

Sociological research indicates that the frequency of an allegation often correlates with institutional instability.

5

The HR department is investigating an allegation of harassment filed by a junior employee.

business

The HR department is investigating an allegation of harassment filed by a junior employee.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
allegation
Verb
allege
قید
allegedly
صفت
alleged
مرتبط
accuser

ترکیب‌های رایج

deny an allegation deny an allegation
serious allegation serious allegation
unfounded allegation unfounded allegation
investigate an allegation investigate an allegation
make an allegation make an allegation

عبارات رایج

face allegations

face allegations

deny the allegation

deny the allegation

sweeping allegations

sweeping allegations

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

allegation vs accusation

An accusation is a general claim of wrongdoing, while an allegation is often more formal and implies the claim is yet to be proven.

allegation vs conviction

An allegation is a claim of a crime; a conviction is a formal declaration by a court that someone is guilty.

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نکات کاربردی

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.

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اشتباهات رایج

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'.

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راهنمای حفظ

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.

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ریشه کلمه

From the Latin 'allegatio', derived from 'allegare', which means to send a message or to bring forward as evidence.

الگوهای دستوری

Countable noun that can be used in plural form (allegations). Commonly followed by the preposition 'of' and a noun phrase. Can be followed by a 'that' clause to explain the specific claim.
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بافت فرهنگی

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.

آزمون سریع

The company's reputation suffered after a serious ___ of bribery was made against the board members.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: allegation

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