vendredi 2 mai 2014

Notes on usage: Claim

Allegation  -  Assertion

 

These are all words for a statement that sth is true, although it has not been proved.

 

Claim a statement that sth is true, although it has not been proved.
Allegation (rather formal) a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing sb of doing sth that is wrong or illegal.
Assertion (rather formal) a statement of sth that you strongly believe to be true, although it has not been proved.

 

CLAIM OR ASSERTION?
When the point in doubt is a matter of opinion, not fact, use assertion: She made sweeping claims about the role of women in society. When you are talking about a matter of fact you can use either word; an assertion may be slightly stronger than a claim and it is a more formal word.

PATTERNS
*a(n) claim/allegation/assertion that...
*a(n) claim/allegation/assertion about/of sth
*false/unfounded/conflicting claims/allegations/ assertions
*to make/deny a(n) claim/allegation/assertion
*to withdraw a(n) claim/allegation

 

 

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