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Allegation

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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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.
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