alleged
Pronunciation: [əˈlɛdʒd]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
The alleged thief was apprehended by the police after a chase.
Example
She was not the alleged culprit; it turned out the evidence did not support that claim.
Example
What charges were brought against the alleged offender?
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