Allege1. (v. t.) To bring forward or declare, usually in court; as, to allege a fact.
2. (v. t.) To cite or quote; as, to allege the authority of a judge.
3. (v. t.) To produce or urge as a reason, plea, or excuse; as, he refused to lend, alleging a resolution against lending.
4. (v. t.) To alleviate; to lighten, as a burden or a trouble.
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