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The correct spelling is alleging.

How to pronounce alleging

verb

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The correct spelling is alleging. To state under oath, to plead. For example: "The agency alleged my credit history had problems."

Usage Examples

The agency alleged my credit history had problems.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To state under oath, to plead.
  2. 2.To cite or quote an author or his work for or against.
  3. 3.To adduce (something) as a reason, excuse, support etc.
  4. 4.To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.
  5. 5.To lighten, diminish.

noun

  1. 1.Allegation

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