Allege

Meaning, uses, and examples of the word allege.

Definition

Allege: (verb) To claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Uses

The term allege is commonly used in various contexts, including:

• Legal: Lawyers allege misconduct during court cases.
• News: Journalists often report that someone is alleged to have committed a crime.

Examples

Here are a few examples of the word in sentences:

• The newspaper alleged that the politician was involved in the scandal.
• He is alleged to have stolen the company’s funds.

Case Studies

Case studies illustrating the concept of allege:

• Legal: Allegations in high-profile court cases and their impact on reputations.
• Media: The use of the word “allege” in news reporting to avoid legal liability.

Translations

Possible meanings in other languages:

• Spanish: alegar
• French: alléguer
• German: behaupten