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Plural
allegations
1
an assertion of fact made by one party in a legal proceeding, which is not yet proved
- The defendant denied the allegations of fraud made against him in court.
- The police are investigating the allegations of misconduct within the department.
- The company issued a statement denying the allegations of environmental violations.
- The allegation of bribery was taken seriously and led to a full investigation.
- The journalist's article focused on the allegations of corruption within the government.
2
statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove
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