Translation

申し立て / 疑惑 / 告発

Meaning

An allegation is a claim that someone has done something wrong, especially before it has been proved. It is not the same as evidence or a confirmed fact.

Examples

• その会社は汚職の申し立てを否定しました。
  The company denied the allegations of corruption.
• 捜査官は申し立てを調べていますが、まだ結論は出ていません。
  Investigators are examining the allegation, but no conclusion has been reached.