allegations

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BrE /əˈleɪɡətʃənz/ AmE /əˈleɪɡətʃənz/

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1 ACCUSATION [plural] B1

a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, often made in a court of law

acusaciones, denuncias

  • allegations against somebody

Collocations serious allegations · investigate allegations

  • The police are investigating the allegations.

    La policía está investigando las acusaciones.

2 CLAIM [plural] B1

a statement that something is true, often made in a court of law or by the media

afirmaciones, declaraciones

  • allegations about somebody/something

Collocations unfounded allegations · make allegations

  • There are allegations that the company is not paying taxes.

    Hay afirmaciones de que la empresa no está pagando impuestos.