al·le·ga·tion 
/ˌælɪˈgeɪʃən/ noun
plural al·le·ga·tions /ˌælɪˈgeɪʃən/ noun [count] : 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 (that have been made) against him. ▪ There have been allegations of fraud in the city government. ▪ You're making a serious allegation. Do you have any proof?
▪ The police are investigating allegations that the mayor has accepted bribes. ▪ The mayor denies the allegations (that have been made) against him. ▪ There have been allegations of fraud in the city government. ▪ You're making a serious allegation. Do you have any proof?
