alleged
Translation
alleged, supposed
Examples
The alleged thief was arrested by the police.
The alleged thief was arrested by the police.
He denied the alleged assault.
He denied the alleged assault.
Grammar Patterns
((alleged)) + noun used to describe something claimed but not proven. The alleged crime took place at night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supposed, purported, claimed; Antonyms: confirmed, proven
Etymology
From Latin 'allegare' (to adduce in evidence), from 'ad-' (to) + 'legare' (to dispatch, send).
Memory Tips
Think of 'allege' as something presented in a legal context ('a-lege') that has not yet been proven.