allegations

noun

Definition of allegationsnext
plural of allegation
as in accusations
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 against him.

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Recent Examples of allegations Russia has denied allegations of involvement in underwater cable sabotage. — Sarah Dean, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025 Late last year, the MasterChef host stepped aside over allegations from more than a dozen women of misconduct. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025 The new mom denied allegations that Child Protective Services (CPS) visited her Louisiana home over concern for the well-being of her daughter. — Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025

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