Assumption and Allegation

Assumption

Assumption noun - Something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning.

Allegation and assumption are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Allegation" instead a noun "Assumption".

Nearby Words: assume, assumed, assumptive

Allegation

Allegation noun - Law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law.
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Synonyms for Allegation

Assumption and allegation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assumption" instead a noun "Allegation".

Nearby Words: alleged, alleging

How words are described

original original assumption original allegation
false false assumption false allegation
frequent frequent assumption frequent allegation
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