How Do You Spell ALLEGE?

Pronunciation: [ɐlˈɛd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "allege" is spelled with the letters "a-l-l-e-g-e". In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is pronounced as /əˈlɛdʒ/. The first syllable is pronounced with the schwa sound (/ə/), followed by the "l" consonant sound (/l/) in the second syllable. The third syllable has the short "e" sound (/ɛ/) and the final syllable is pronounced with the voiced "j" consonant sound (/dʒ/). The word means to assert without proof or confirmation, typically in a formal statement.

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ALLEGE Meaning and Definition

  1. Allege is a verb that carries the meaning of making a statement or claim about someone or something, typically without concrete proof or evidence. It involves asserting an accusation, accusation, or belief, often in a formal or legal context. When one alleges, they are presenting a statement as true, but it is subject to further investigation, verification, or clarification.

    This term is frequently used in legal proceedings or formal discussions where one party asserts or states something without providing conclusive evidence at that moment. It implies that the person making the claim believes it to be true but does not have sufficient supporting evidence to prove its veracity.

    It is worth noting that alleging something doesn't guarantee its truthfulness, and further scrutiny or evidence is required to establish the validity of the claim. Thus, the accused person or entity is referred to as the alleged individual or alleged party until the claim is substantiated.

    Overall, alleging brings attention to an assertion or accusation, but it is essential to recognize that it does not inherently validate the statement made, as it is still subject to verification or refutation through investigation and evidence.

  2. To plead as an excuse; to affirm; to declare.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ALLEGE

The word "allege" comes from the Latin verb "allegare", which means "to bring forward, to mention, or to adduce as evidence". This Latin verb is derived from the combination of "ad-" meaning "to" and "legare" meaning "to send or to depute". The word "allege" was first used in English in the 15th century, originally in the legal sense of bringing forward a formal accusation or charging someone with a crime. Over time, its usage expanded to include making a claim or asserting something without necessarily providing conclusive evidence.

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Conjugate verb Allege

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to allege

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PAST PARTICIPLE

alleged

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

alleging

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