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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One of the alleged co-conspirators who was caught posted a video that evening of a police car blasting its warning lights, apparently as seen from the passenger-side rearview mirror of the car being pursued.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
The statement referred to the alleged victim only as K.K., but he was identified by WLWT, WCPO and the Cincinnati Enquirer.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
The statement referred to the alleged victim only as K.K., but he was identified by WLWT, WCPO and the Cincinnati Enquirer.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 22 May 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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