1
: accused but not proven or convicted
an alleged burglar
2
: asserted to be true or to exist
an alleged miracle
an alleged conspiracy
allegedly
adverb
She allegedly stole the money. [=she is alleged to have stolen the money]
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
According to the Associated Press, the Monterey Police Department released the report—which summarizes police interviews of the alleged victim, Hegseth, a hospital nurse and a few other people—in response to a public records request.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Jamey Johnson has been arrested for alleged possession and speeding, just weeks after opening up about his addiction issues.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The monitor also is launching a separate probe into an unnamed International Executive Board member for alleged embezzlement.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Alleged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alleged. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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alleged
adjective
al·leged
ə-ˈlejd, -ˈle-jəd 
1
: asserted to be true
especially
: stated in an allegation
alleged crimes
2
: accused but not yet proven or convicted
trial of alleged war criminals—R. G. Neumann
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