All 3 Uses of
allege
in
Frankenstein
- Clerval, whose eyes and feelings were always quick in discerning the sensations of others, declined the subject, alleging, in excuse, his total ignorance; and the conversation took a more general turn.†
Chpt 6 *
- The injustice of his sentence was very flagrant; all Paris was indignant; and it was judged that his religion and wealth rather than the crime alleged against him had been the cause of his condemnation.†
Chpt 14
- I often refused to accompany him, alleging another engagement, that I might remain alone.†
Chpt 19
Definition:
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(allege) claim
(In law, this is something that is said and is in need of proof or disproof.)