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alleged

adj.
C1 Advanced US //əˈɫɛdʒd// UK //ɐlˈɛdʒd// al·leged

adj. said to be true even though it has not been proven yet. You use this when someone is accused of a crime but the trial is not over.

adj. asserted to be true or to exist, especially without proof or before a legal verdict has been reached. Attributive use allows for reporting accusations while maintaining a neutral, non-committal stance.


SIMPLE

The alleged thief was caught on camera.

CONTEXTUAL

Police are investigating the alleged theft of several high-value paintings from the gallery last night.

COMPLEX

While the alleged perpetrator remains in custody, the prosecution must still present forensic evidence to substantiate the claims made by the primary witness during the initial hearing.

Synonyms
Usage

Primarily used as an attributive adjective before a noun; less common as a predicative adjective after a linking verb.

Pitfall

the allegedly crimethe alleged crimeLearners often confuse the adjective 'alleged' with the adverb 'allegedly' when modifying a noun.

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