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    Alegando (en. Claiming)

    /aleˈɣando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Present reasons or arguments in favor of an idea or position.
    The lawyer is alleging in defense of his client.
    El abogado está alegando en defensa de su cliente.
    Manifest or express something as a reason or justification.
    Alleging his health condition, he decided not to attend work.
    Alegando su estado de salud, decidió no asistir al trabajo.
    Cite or invoke a fact to reinforce an argument.
    Alleging lack of evidence, the judge dismissed the case.
    Alegando la falta de pruebas, el juez desestimó el caso.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'allegando', the participle of 'allegare', which means 'to carry to, send, cite'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    allege against
    Present arguments against something.
    alegar en contra
    allege a right
    Invoke a specific right in defense of a position.
    alegar un derecho
    not allege anything
    Not present arguments or reasons.
    no alegar nada

    Related Words

    allege
    Present a plea or reason.
    alegar
    argument
    Reasoning presented to demonstrate or justify something.
    argumento
    justification
    Reason or motive put forth to explain or defend something.
    justificación

    Slang Meanings

    To say something with the intent to defend oneself.
    He was alleging because he knew he was right.
    Estaba alegando porque sabía que tenía la razón.
    To talk a lot without reaching an agreement.
    They kept alleging at the meeting and nothing was decided.
    No pararon de alegar en la reunión y no se decidió nada.