allegata

noun plural

al·​le·​ga·​ta
ˌa-lə-ˈgā-tə, ˌä-le-ˈgä-tä
: facts alleged or allegations made in a pleading compare probata

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, plural of allegatum, from Medieval Latin allegare to allege, from Latin, to dispatch, adduce in support

Dictionary Entries Near allegata

Cite this Entry

“Allegata.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/allegata. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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