alleges; alleged; alleging
: to state without definite proof that someone has done something wrong or illegal
allege a person's guilt
He alleged that the mayor has accepted bribes.
The mayor is alleged to have accepted bribes.
allege a conspiracy
She alleged misconduct. = She alleged that there had been misconduct.
You allege that she stole a large quantity of money. Do you have any proof?
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“Allege.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/allege. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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