Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alleged-assailant

noun

/əˈlɛdʒd əˈseɪlənt/

Definition

A person who is claimed to have committed a violent act against another individual, but whose guilt has not yet been proven in a court of law.

Examples

The alleged-assailant was taken into custody for questioning by the police.
In the case of the alleged-assailant, the evidence will be reviewed by the court.
Witnesses provided statements about the behavior of the alleged-assailant before the incident occurred.

Meaning

The term ‘alleged-assailant’ refers to someone who has been accused of assaulting another person. This accusation is typically made before any legal judgment has been rendered.