To allege something is to assert it without proof or before proving it. Consumer advocates allege that the company knew about the faulty switches but sold the product anyway.
(noncount) the state of being near People are attracted to the area by the proximity (=nearness) of several beaches. – often + to I like the proximity of the bus stop to my home. The bus stop is located in Read More …
a change from one state or condition to another (count) We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company. the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood The country made/underwent a peaceful transition Read More …
(more peculiar; most peculiar) 1 : not usual or normal : STRANGE It seems peculiar that he would leave town and not tell anybody. The dog’s peculiar behavior worried them. She got a peculiar feeling when the phone rang. She Read More …
(count) 1 US : someone (such as a teacher or parent) who goes with children on a trip or to a school dance to make sure that the children behave properly I was a chaperone on one of my son’s Read More …