verb
allege
uh-LEJ/əˈledʒ/
To claim something is true without proving it.
The person alleges that someone took the wallet but offers no proof.
Etymology
Anglo-French aleger meant to clear someone in court. Its English descendant acquired, by an unclear route, the sense of a different verb meaning “produce in evidence,” becoming “claim as true,” with or without proof.
In context
sandra mansky is facing a lawsuit from a pension fund and other investors who allege she failed in her obligation to do due diligence
More examples
- She alleges that the payment never arrived.
- The article alleged misconduct without providing documents.
- They alleged a violation of the agreement.
Forms
allege · alleges · alleged · alleging
allegation noun — a claim not yet proved