allege

verb5

1. •
   To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.

   • The agency alleged that my credit history had problems.
2. •
   To adduce (something) as a reason, excuse, support etc.

   • I will further alleage a storie[…]to make us palpably feele his naturall condition. — 1603
3. •
   (no longer used) To state under oath, to plead.
4. •
   (no longer used) To cite or quote an author or his work for or against.
5. •
   (no longer used) To lighten, diminish.

   • Hart that is inly hurt, is greatly eased / With hope of thing, that may allegge his smart[…]. — 1590