alleged
Aussprache: [əˈlɛdʒd]
Wort
Kontext: „law“
(adjective) when something is claimed or stated to be true but has not yet been proven. It's like saying someone did something wrong, but we don’t have all the facts yet.
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The alleged thief was apprehended by the police after a chase.
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She was not the alleged culprit; it turned out the evidence did not support that claim.
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What charges were brought against the alleged offender?
Kontext: „reporting“
(verb) to state that something is true, often without proof or clear evidence. For example, when news reports say a person did something, they are often relying on what others claim.
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The reporter alleged that the company was involved in unfair practices.
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The accusation was not alleged by anyone; it was completely false.
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Did the witness allege anything important during the trial?
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