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allegation

/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.

Example

She put forth several allegations regarding her partner in hopes of discrediting his actions.

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allegation
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/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
She put forth several allegations regarding her partner in hopes of discrediting his actions.
allege
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/əˈlɛdʒ/
To state under oath, to plead.
allegedly
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According to someone's allegation.
The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.
alliance
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The state of being allied.
matrimonial alliances; an alliance between church and state, or between two countries
allocate
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/ˈæl.ə.keɪt/
To set aside for a purpose.
allocation
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The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.
The allocation of new permits is on a first-come, first-served basis.
allowance
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/əˈlaʊəns/
Permission; granting, conceding, or admitting
ally
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A person, group, or state (etc) which is associated with another for a common cause; one united to another by treaty or common purpose; a confederate.
the two countries were allies in WWI
aluminium
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A light, silvery metal extracted from bauxite, and a chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.
amateur
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/ˈæ.mə.tə/
Non-professional.