Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alleged-victim

noun

/əˈlɛdʒɪd ˈvɪktɪm/

Definition

A person who is claimed to have been harmed or wronged in some way, particularly in a legal context, but whose claims have not yet been proven or confirmed.

Examples

The alleged victim reported the incident to the authorities.
In the trial, the lawyer questioned the credibility of the alleged victim’s testimony.
The case gained media attention after the alleged victim spoke out publicly.

Meaning

An alleged victim refers to someone who is said to have experienced a crime or an injury, yet the details surrounding their situation are still under investigation or debate.