verb

allege

Allege (verb) means to state under oath, to plead.

verb

To state under oath, to plead.

To cite or quote an author or his work for or against.

To adduce (something) as a reason, excuse, support etc.

To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.

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Etymology

From Middle English aleggen, perhaps from Old French alleguer, or from Anglo-Norman aleger, the form perhaps from Old French esligier (“to acquit”), from Medieval Latin *exlītigāre (“to clear at law”), from Latin ex (“out”) + lītigō (“sue at law”), but the meaning from Old French alleguer, from Latin allēgāre (“send on a mission, depute; relate, mention, adduce”), from ad (“to”) + lēgō (“send”). See also al-.

Rhymes for allege

siege liege renege protege college sacrilege privilege

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of allege?

"allege" (verb) means to state under oath, to plead.

What are the different meanings of allege?

"allege" has 3 main meanings: 1. To state under oath, to plead; 2. To cite or quote an author or his work for or against; 3. To adduce (something) as a reason, excuse, support etc.