ALLEGE

allege

Verb

  1. To lighten, diminish.

Verb (etymology 2)

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


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