as in accusation
a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal
The police are investigating allegations that the mayor has accepted bribes. The mayor denies the allegations against him.
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Maher was fired from his position with the water polo club after the allegations were made, according to the statement.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
Jennings said the sheriff’s office would handle a criminal investigation into the allegations.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2025
Gabela’s reason for wanting to remove Carollo as the agency’s chairman extends beyond the lawsuit’s allegations.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
These disgusting allegations are false and a desperate attempt for financial gain.
—Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2025
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
Jennings said the sheriff’s office would handle a criminal investigation into the allegations.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2025
Gabela’s reason for wanting to remove Carollo as the agency’s chairman extends beyond the lawsuit’s allegations.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
These disgusting allegations are false and a desperate attempt for financial gain.
—Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Allegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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