Allegation in United Kingdom

Definition of Allegation

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Allegation :

Any statement of fact in a statement of case, *affidavit, or *indictment. In civil cases it is the duty of the party who makes an allegation to adduce evidence in support of it at trial, under the principle of “he who asserts must prove”.

Allegation Meaning

Allegation in Scottish Law

A claim or accusation that has been made but not yet proved.