Definition of ALLEGED (original) (raw)
1
: accused but not proven or convicted
2
: asserted to be true or to exist
3
: questionably true or of a specified kind : supposed, so-called
bought an alleged antique vase
allegedly
adverb
She allegedly stole the money. [=she is alleged to have stolen the money]
Examples of alleged in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web An investigation into his alleged behavior began in 2022, the Placerville Police Department said in a news release. —
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 See all Example Sentences for alleged 
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Word History
First Known Use
1509, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Time Traveler
The first known use of alleged was in 1509
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“Alleged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alleged. Accessed 3 Jul. 2024.
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Last Updated: 30 Jun 2024 - Updated example sentences
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