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Allegation

/ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/
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(noun) An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.

Tom denied that allegation.
Tom denied the allegation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The company denied the ____ that it had polluted the local river.

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