Allegation
WordNet
noun
(1) Statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove
(2) (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
"An allegation of malpractice"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
- She put forth several allegations regarding her partner in hopes of discrediting his actions.
- The act of alleging.