to allege / to claim
verbformal/ɐ.lɨ.ˈɡaɾ/medium
a·le·gar
Definition
To assert or declare something, typically as a justification, defence, or argument, especially in a legal or formal context.
The lawyer will allege that his client acted in self-defence.
You cannot claim tiredness to justify the delay.
Common collocations
to claim innocenceto allege in courtto plead ignoranceto assert rights
Etymology
Do latim 'allegare'.