Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alleged
Adjective
/əˈlɛdʒd/
Definition
Claimed or asserted to be true without proof, often used in a legal context.
Examples
- The alleged thief was taken into custody by the police.
- She made an alleged claim of misconduct against her colleague.
Meaning
The term ‘alleged’ refers to something that has been stated but not yet proven. It is often used when accusations or claims are made against someone, suggesting that these statements are assumed to be true until proven otherwise.
Synonyms
- So-called
- Supposed
- Professed
- Reported
