Allegation

Definition

A claim, often made against a person or group, that has not necessarily been proved.

Used by OCR

Paper 1

After Marathon, Herodotus discusses an allegation that someone raised a shield as a signal to the Persians. At 6.121–6.124 he rejects the accusation against the Alcmaeonids, arguing that their record of hostility to the tyrants makes betrayal implausible. His position is precise: he accepts that a shield was raised, but says he does not know who raised it.
Revise: Herodotus

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GCSE History · key term

A claim, often made against a person or group, that has not necessarily been proved.

Used by OCR

Paper 1

After Marathon, Herodotus discusses an allegation that someone raised a shield as a signal to the Persians. At 6.121–6.124 he rejects the accusation against the Alcmaeonids, arguing that their record of hostility to the tyrants makes betrayal implausible. His position is precise: he accepts that a shield was raised, but says he does not know who raised it.
Revise: Herodotus

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