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allegation

al·le·ga·tion [ àllə gáysh'n ] (plural al·le·ga·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. unproved assertion: an assertion, especially relating to wrongdoing or misconduct on somebody's part, that has yet to be proved or supported by evidence

2. alleging: the alleging of something, especially wrongdoing

3. declaration: an assertion made as a plea or excuse

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