Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun allegation

2 senses of allegation

Sense 1
allegation -- ((law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law); "an allegation of malpractice")
       => accusation, accusal -- (a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt)

Sense 2
allegation, allegement -- (statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove)
       => claim -- (an assertion that something is true or factual; "his claim that he was innocent"; "evidence contradicted the government's claims")