Synonyms of the word

allegation

• n. An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
• n. The act of alleging.

accusal

• n. accusation.

accusation

• n. The act of accusing.
• n. (law) A formal charge brought against a person in a court of law.
• n. An allegation.

allegement

• n. (archaic) Allegation.

claim

• n. A demand of ownership made for something (e.g. claim ownership, claim victory).
• n. A new statement of something you believed to be the truth, usually when the statement has yet to be verified…
• n. A demand of ownership for previously unowned land (e.g. in the gold rush, oil rush).
• n. (law) A legal demand for compensation or damages.
• v. To demand ownership of.
• v. To state a new fact, typically without providing evidence to prove it is true.
• v. To demand ownership or right to use for land.
• v. (law) To demand compensation or damages through the courts.
• v. (intransitive) To be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim.
• v. (archaic) To proclaim.
• v. (archaic) To call or name.