Allege
/əˈlɛdʒ/
Definitions
- (v.) To assert or claim something to be true, typically without proof at the time of assertion, especially in legal pleadings.
The plaintiff alleges that the defendant breached the contract.
Forms
- alleges
- alleged
- alleging
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'allege' is often used to state claims in pleadings before evidence is presented; it implies assertion rather than proven fact.
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