Allegation

the act of alleging; affirmation.

an assertion made with little or no proof.

an assertion made by a party in a legal proceeding, which the party then undertakes to prove.

a statement offered as a plea, excuse, or justification.

noun

accusation , affirmation , asservation , avowal , charge , claim , declaration , deposition , overment , plea , profession , statement , asseveration , averment