allegations
Pronunciation: [əˌlɛɡˈeɪʃənz]
Word
Context: “law”
(noun) a claim or statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but it hasn't been proven yet. It's like when someone says, 'I think he did something bad,' but it's still just an idea until shown to be true.
Example
The allegations against the mayor led to a thorough investigation.
Example
There were no allegations made about her behavior; everyone thought she was doing a great job.
Example
What are the allegations being discussed in the news today?
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