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The article alleged that the rule had been broken.
What does Allege mean?
Allege means to claim something is true before it is proven.
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To claim that something is true, usually before it has been proven.
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The report alleged that the company ignored warnings.
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What does allege mean?
Allege means to claim that something is true, especially before proof has been shown.
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MeaningAllege means to claim something is true before it is proven.
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allege
adjective
alleged
Claimed but not yet proven.
noun
allegation
A claim that something is true before it is proven.
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