Well in fairness these words have a basis in the legal system. Think of an insurance claim and/or civil claim. In response to a civil complaint initiating a c

Well in fairness these words have a basis in the legal system. Think of an insurance claim and/or civil claim. In response to a civil complaint initiating a civil lawsuit, the defendant must answer the complaint by “admitting” or “denying” each allegation. And “allege” is the entire basis of US criminal law...as in innocent until proven guilty. As in the defendant allegedly committed the crime until and unless convicted. These are all legal terms of art.