ALLEGATION in a Sentence
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81 example sentences for ALLEGATION, such as:
1. She did not reply directly to the allegations.
2. Mr Bird remained unmoved by the corruption allegations.
3. The allegations, if true, could lead to her resignation.
4. replied to the allegations that the Roman Empire sank under.
5. been arrested and tortured for his alleged complicity in the.
2. Mr Bird remained unmoved by the corruption allegations.
3. The allegations, if true, could lead to her resignation.
4. replied to the allegations that the Roman Empire sank under.
5. been arrested and tortured for his alleged complicity in the.
Search Quotes from Classic Book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen |
Meanings and Examples of ALLEGATION
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allegation
n. (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
n. statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove
Classic Sentence: (19 in 2 pages)
1 I did not like to walk at this hour alone with Mr. Rochester in the shadowy orchard; but I could not find a reason to allege for leaving him.
2 And should any allege against me the ingratitude they showed to Scipio, I reply by what has already been said at length on that head, where I proved that peoples are less ungrateful than princes.
Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius By Niccolo Machiavelli
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: CHAPTER LVIII.
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: CHAPTER LVIII.
3 replied to the allegations that the Roman Empire sank under.
The Prince By Niccolo Machiavelli
Context Highlight In CHAPTER XIII — CONCERNING AUXILIARIES, MIXED SOLDIERY, AN...
Context Highlight In CHAPTER XIII — CONCERNING AUXILIARIES, MIXED SOLDIERY, AN...
4 It will readily be seen that in this case the alleged right of the Duke to the whale was a delegated one from the Sovereign.
5 But some specimen bones of it being taken across the sea to Owen, the English Anatomist, it turned out that this alleged reptile was a whale, though of a departed species.
6 Their reason for this, as alleged, was, that if free colored carpenters were encouraged, they would soon take the trade into their own hands, and poor white men would be thrown out of employment.
7 This last maxim my father seemed to consider a settler in most alleged cases of cruelty.
8 The injustice of his sentence was very flagrant; all Paris was indignant; and it was judged that his religion and wealth rather than the crime alleged against him had been the cause of his condemnation.
9 The reason alleged was their determined resolution of not leaving their mother at that time of the year.
10 The ultimate and farcical upshot was that report came crowding upon report, and that such alleged doings were brought to light as the sun had never before beheld.
11 To the alleged insanity of the Swedes, Balashev wished to reply that when Russia is on her side Sweden is practically an island: but Napoleon gave an angry exclamation to drown his voice.
12 I sometimes thought of standing my trial, for, although I could not deny the facts alleged in the several articles, yet I hoped they would admit of some extenuation.
13 When his aunt scolded him for it, he was very gentle and alleged his studies, his lectures, the examinations, etc.
Les Misérables 3 By Victor Hugo
Context Highlight In BOOK 3: CHAPTER VI—THE CONSEQUENCES OF HAVING MET A WARDEN
Context Highlight In BOOK 3: CHAPTER VI—THE CONSEQUENCES OF HAVING MET A WARDEN
14 been arrested and tortured for his alleged complicity in the.
The Prince By Niccolo Machiavelli
Context Highlight In CHAPTER XIX — THAT ONE SHOULD AVOID BEING DESPISED AND HA...
Context Highlight In CHAPTER XIX — THAT ONE SHOULD AVOID BEING DESPISED AND HA...
15 Clerval, whose eyes and feelings were always quick in discerning the sensations of others, declined the subject, alleging, in excuse, his total ignorance; and the conversation took a more general turn.
Example Sentence: (62 in 5 pages)
1 The allegation has angered the Brazilian authorities and has been strongly denied.
2 In a statement, the families admit the hikers apparently strayed into Iran by accident, but say: "The allegation that our loved ones may have been engaged in espionage is untrue."
3 I advise you to withdraw your allegation before I contact my lawyer.
4 If what Justice Department prosecutors allege is true, the five guards should have to answer for what happened on Sept. 16, 2007.
5 We have evidence to substantiate the allegations against him.
6 The trial was stopped before Christmas after allegations of attempts to nobble the jury.
7 The allegations, if true, could lead to her resignation.
8 When questioned on TV, the minister retracted his allegations.
9 The Government set up a commission to investigate allegations of police violence.
10 Mr Bird remained unmoved by the corruption allegations.
11 It would have been political suicide for him to challenge the allegations in court.
12 In an awkward press conference, Mr King parried questions on the allegations.
13 Investors were concerned that allegations of corruption against the ruling party would hurt consumer confidence and economic growth.
14 She did not reply directly to the allegations.
15 The allegations against them were made in sworn evidence to the inquiry.