statement; declaration; allegation
A formal statement or declaration, often used in legal, official, or complaint contexts. Can refer to an account of events or an allegation.
The victim made a detailed statement to the police.
その申し立ては事実に基づいていない。
That allegation is not based on facts.
He made a statement about the circumstances of the accident.
She filed an objection against the ruling.
The city office accepts petitions from residents.
The court granted the petition.