Allegation

In law, an allegation is a claim of an unproven fact by a party in a pleading, charge, or defense. Until they can be proved, allegations remain merely assertions. Quotes The Assembly has witnessed over the last weeks how historical truth is established; once an allegation has been repeated a few times, it is no longer an allegation, it is an established fact, even if no evidence has been brought out in order to support it. Dag Hammarskjöld, On accusations by Nikita Khrushchev, as quoted in The Times [London] (4 October 1960) As a man of scientific temper, I will not forgive them if they repeat their allegation without substantiating it. You see, the case with allegations is simple: either you prove them, or you withdraw them and offer apologies. Koenraad Elst, Ayodhya and After: Issues Before Hindu Society (1991) See also Accusation Cover-up External Links False accusation Reasonable doubt Category:Statements