allegation

英 [ælɪ'geɪʃ(ə)n] 美['ælə'geʃən]

• n. 主张，断言；辩解

1. (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law);

"an allegation of malpractice"

2. statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove