Allegation

An assertion without proof, often disputed or unproven.

claim assertion

An allegation is an assertion without proof, often one that is disputed or unproven. It can also refer to a formal accusation.

/əˈlɪɡeɪʃən/

From Old French 'allegacion', from Late Latin 'allegatio' (an appealing to), from 'ad- + legare (to send, assign).

An allegation is like when someone says something might be true, but they don't have proof yet, and others might disagree.

accusation charge statement

assertion claim

accusation charge complaint

legal proceeding investigation

legal concept