Bible Encyclopedias
Allegation
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
in ecclesiastical law, denotes articles drawn out in a formal manner to establish the complainant's cause against the person injuring him. The defendant answers the allegation upon oath, and this is called a defensive allegation. When issue is thus joined, both parties proceed to their respective proofs.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Allegation'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/allegation.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.