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Definition of alleged adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

alleged

adjective
 
/əˈledʒd/
 
/əˈledʒd/
[only before noun] (formal)
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  1. stated as a fact but without any proof
    • the alleged attacker/victim/killer (= that somebody says is one)
    • the alleged attack/offence/incident (= that somebody says has happened)
    • We heard evidence in court against the alleged attacker.
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