[oftenpassive] (formal) to state sth as a fact but without giving proof:
[V(that)] The prosecution alleges (that) she was driving carelessly. * [VNthat] It is alleged that he mistreated the prisoners. * [VNtoinf] He is alleged to have mistreated the prisoners.
HELPNOTE This pattern is only used in the passive. [VN] This procedure should be followed in cases where dishonesty has been alleged. [also Vspeech]
alleged adjective [onlybeforenoun] (formal):
the alleged attacker / victim / killer (= that sb says is one) * the alleged attack / offence / incident (= that sb says has happened) * The girl gave evidence in court against her alleged attacker.
allegedly adverb:
crimes allegedly committed during the war
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