/əˈledʒ/
al·lege
BrE /əˈledʒ/
NAmE /əˈledʒ/
[often passive] (formal)
to state sth as a fact but without giving proof
~ (that)…
The prosecution alleges (that) she was driving carelessly.
it is alleged (that)…
It is alleged that he mistreated the prisoners.
be alleged to be, have, etc. sth
He is alleged to have mistreated the prisoners.
~ sth
This procedure should be followed in cases where dishonesty has been alleged.
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al·leged
BrE /əˈledʒd/
NAmE /əˈledʒd/
[only before noun] (formal)
the alleged attacker/victim/killer (= that sb says is one)
the alleged attack/offence/incident (= that sb says has happened)
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al·leged·ly
BrE /əˈledʒɪdli/
NAmE /əˈledʒɪdli/
crimes allegedly committed during the war