Allegation
Allegation in Law Enforcement
Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of allegation.
Grammar
This term is a noun.
Etimology of Allegation
(You may find allegation at the world legal encyclopedia and the etimology of more terms).
early 15c., “action of alleging, formal declaration in court,” from Old French alegacion “allegation, affirmation” (Modern French allégation) and directly from Latin allegationem (nominative allegatio) “a sending, dispatching,” noun of action from past participle stem of allegare (see allege). Specifically in law, “assertion of a party to a suit or action, which he intends to prove.” In general (non-legal) use, since 17c., often suggesting an assertion without proof.
Meaning of Allegation in Spanish
Description/ translation of allegation into Spanish: afirmación, aseveración (fundada o infundada, en el curso de un proceso)[1]
Note: for more information on related terms and on the area of law where allegation belongs (criminal procedure law), in Spanish, see here.
Notes and References
- Translation of Allegation published by Antonio Peñaranda
Resources
See Also
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Police Officer
- Law Enforcement Agency
Further Reading
- allegation in A Dictionary of Law Enforcement (Oxford University Press)
- allegation in the Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement
- A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis
English Legal System: Allegation
In the context of the English law, A Dictionary of Law provides the following legal concept 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”.
Meaning of Allegation in the U.S. Legal System
Definition of Allegation published by the National Association for Court Management: A statement of the issues in a written document (a pleading) which a person is prepared to prove in court. For example, an indictment contains allegations of crimes against the defendant.
Concept of Allegation in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Allegation: The assertion or statement of a party to an action, setting forth that which the party expects to prove.
Concept of Allegation in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Allegation: The assertion or statement of a party to an action, setting forth that which the party expects to prove.
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