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1. allegation

noun. ['ˌæləˈgeɪʃən'] statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove.

Etymology

  • allégation (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • allegatio (Latin)

Rhymes with Allegation

  • deinstitutionalization
  • institutionalization
  • self-congratulation
  • antidiscrimination
  • telecommunication
  • nondiscrimination
  • misrepresentation
  • mischaracterization
  • internationalization
  • industrialization
  • decriminalization
  • transillumination
  • self-determination
  • renationalization
  • recapitalization
  • prestidigitation
  • misinterpretation
  • misidentification
  • miscommunication
  • experimentation
  • excommunication
  • disqualification
  • discontinuation
  • denationalization
  • decentralization
  • transplantation
  • singularization
  • self-perpetuation
  • securitization
  • reinterpretation

How do you pronounce allegation?

Pronounce allegation as ˌæləˈgeɪʃən.

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2. allegation

noun. ['ˌæləˈgeɪʃən'] (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law).

Etymology

  • allégation (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • allegatio (Latin)