Alegato (en. Allegation)

ah-leh-gah-toh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A statement or accusation that has not been proven.
The allegation was presented in court to support the case.
Ang alegato ay ipinakita sa korte upang suportahan ang kaso.
The accusation that may relate to a crime or other types of wrongdoing.
The allegations against the suspect must first be reviewed.
Ang mga alegato laban sa suspek ay kailangan munang suriin.
Statements that are commonly used in legal contexts.
Many allegations were raised in the speeches of lawyers.
Maraming alegato ang naisampal sa mga talumpati ng mga abogado.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'alegado'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Filed allegation
Referring to a case with statements filed.
Alehad na alegato

Related Words

allegation status
The condition of being alleged or having an allegation.
pagka-alegado

Slang Meanings

story or gossip without basis
His alegato about the new news in the village is just pure speculation.
Ang alegato niya tungkol sa mga bagong balita sa barangay ay puro haka-haka lang.
drama or excessive emotion without reason
Don't alegato, just chill!
Wag ka na mag-alegato, chill ka lang!