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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An investigation into his alleged behavior began in 2022, the Placerville Police Department said in a news release.
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Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 26 June 2024
While filming the new installment, the 53-year-old was suspended for alleged actions against another castmate.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 June 2024
The federal fraud trial, which began April 22, was the first in an alleged $250 million scheme that prosecutors said was the largest of its kind.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 26 June 2024
The letter identified other Adidas marketing and retail team members for alleged corruption.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 26 June 2024
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Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 26 June 2024
While filming the new installment, the 53-year-old was suspended for alleged actions against another castmate.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 June 2024
The federal fraud trial, which began April 22, was the first in an alleged $250 million scheme that prosecutors said was the largest of its kind.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 26 June 2024
The letter identified other Adidas marketing and retail team members for alleged corruption.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 26 June 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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