S: (n) allegation ((law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)) "an allegation of malpractice"
S: (n) accusation, accusal (a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt)
S: (n) charge, complaint ((criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense) "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"
S: (n) pleading ((law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding)
S: (n) statement (a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc) "according to his statement he was in London on that day"