allegation

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: al-le-ga-tion (4)

English Definition

A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.

Example Sentence

He denied the allegation of theft against him.

US IPA /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/
UK IPA /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃn/