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- pronunciation:
- ae
lih
geI
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 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof.
An investigation was launched to see if there was any truth to the allegations made against the governor.- synonyms:
- affirmation, assertion, declaration, predication
- similar words:
- acknowledgment, avowal
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| definition 2: |
in law, an assertion that must be proven by the party who made it.
- synonyms:
- accusation, charge, complaint
- similar words:
- assertion, declaration
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| definition 3: |
the act of alleging.
- synonyms:
- accusation, affidavit, assertion, avowal, claim, complaint, declaration, deposition, proclamation
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| related words: |
accusation, affirmation, charge, claim |
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