Alledge vs. Allege

Alledge vs. Allege — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Alledge and Allege

Alledgeverb

obsolete spelling of allege

Allegeverb

To state under oath, to plead.

Allegeverb

(archaic) To cite or quote an author or his work for or against.

Allegeverb

(transitive) To adduce (something) as a reason, excuse, support etc.

Allegeverb

(transitive) To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.

The agency alleged my credit history had problems.

Allegeverb

(obsolete) To lighten, diminish.

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Allegeverb

report or maintain;

He alleged that he was the victim of a crimeHe said it was too late to intervene in the warThe registrar says that I owe the school money