Legal Dictionary
Allegation
Definition
A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.
Deep Dive
An allegation is an unproven assertion or claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without conclusive proof at the time it is stated. It is a statement of what a party believes to be true and intends to prove, forming the foundational claims upon which legal complaints, charges, or grievances are built. Allegations are integral to the initiation of legal processes, but they are not themselves evidence or established facts.
Examples & Use Cases
- 1The lawsuit contained *allegations* of breach of contract and intellectual property theft against the former business partner
- 2Police received an anonymous *allegation* of suspicious activity, prompting them to open an investigation into the matter
- 3During the internal audit, several *allegations* of financial misconduct were brought forward, requiring a full review.
Related Terms
AccusationClaimIndictmentCharge