Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alleged-crimes
noun
/əˈlɛdʒd kraɪmz/
Definition
Criminal activities that have been claimed or suspected but not yet proven to be true.
Examples
- The alleged crimes committed by the suspect were under investigation.
- Police reported multiple alleged crimes linked to the same individual.
- Despite the alleged crimes, the accused maintained their innocence.
Meaning
Alleged crimes refer to offenses that someone is accused of committing, which have not yet been established through legal proceedings as factual. It emphasizes that these are allegations that could be unverified or unfounded.
Synonyms
- Supposed offenses
- Accused crimes
- Purported violations
- Asserted wrongdoing
