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