All 3 Uses of
allege
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- 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.†
p. 69.5 *alleging = claiming
- 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.†
p. 125.8alleged = said
- I often refused to accompany him, alleging another engagement, that I might remain alone.†
p. 164.2alleging = claiming
Definition:
claim
(In law, this is something that is said and is in need of proof or disproof.)
(In law, this is something that is said and is in need of proof or disproof.)