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allegedly
/ əˈɛɪɪ /
adverb
reportedly; supposedly
payments allegedly made to a former colleague
(sentence modifier) it is alleged that
interjection
an exclamation expressing disbelief or scepticism
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- unallegedly adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of allegedly1
Example Sentences
It was a little after 2 a.m. when the thieves allegedly breached the big rig’s trailer, bypassing its defenses without alerting the sleeping guard.
They allegedly helped organize the “freak-offs” and then covered up the incidents.
A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly shooting paintballs at a federal officer during the protests in downtown Los Angeles last week.
Mr Boelter, who police said researched the victims and their families beforehand, allegedly had planned for a larger scale attack, which police thwarted.
Ms Dyer said Mr Spencer then allegedly tried to force her to have a drink before the woman walked away, as she felt it was inappropriate.
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When To Use
Allegedly means according to what has been claimed. It’s used to describe an action or situation that someone claims happened but that has not been confirmed or proven, especially a crime.Allegedly is the adverb form of the adjective alleged, which itself comes from the past tense of the verb allege, meaning to claim without proof or before proof is available. Such an accusation is called an allegation.Allegedly is most commonly used in a legal context, especially in journalism in reports about a person who has been accused of a crime or other wrongdoing but who has not been convicted. Using the word allegedly allows journalists to talk about allegations without seeming to presume guilt (and getting sued for libel).Example: Mr. Jones allegedly stole from his company over a period of 15 years.
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