Main Entry:

al·leged

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈlejd, -ˈle-jəd\

Function:

adjective

Date:

15th century

1 : asserted to be true or to exist <an alleged miracle> 2 : questionably true or of a specified kind : supposed, so-called <bought an alleged antique vase> 3 : accused but not proven or convicted <an alleged burglar>

— al·leg·ed·ly \-ˈle-jəd-lē\ adverb