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    Allegar (en. To bring together)

    /ale'ɣar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To present an argument or evidence before an authority or in a legal context.
    The lawyer alleged his client's innocence.
    El abogado alegó la inocencia de su cliente.
    To express an opinion or a feeling.
    She alleged that she had a good reason for being late.
    Ella alegó que tenía un buen motivo para llegar tarde.
    To adduce reasons or evidence to support a claim.
    The plaintiff alleged damages for breach of contract.
    El demandante alegó daños por incumplimiento de contrato.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'allegare', which means 'to carry to' or 'to send along with'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to allege a right
    To present a claim based on a specific right.
    alegar un derecho
    to allege force majeure
    To invoke a cause beyond one's control to justify a breach.
    alegar causa mayor

    Related Words

    allegation
    The action of alleging; a statement or assertion presented as an argument.
    alegación
    alleged party
    A person who alleges something; usually in a legal context.
    alegador

    Slang Meanings

    To allege an excuse
    We always allege an excuse not to go out.
    Siempre alegamos una excusa para no salir.
    To allege an absurd reason
    That is just a way to allege an absurd reason and avoid responsibilities.
    Esa es solo una manera de alegar una razón absurda y evitar responsabilidades.