Allegedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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allegedly
[ əˈlɛdʒɪdli ]
in a legal or formal context
According to what has been alleged but not proven
Synonyms
apparently, reportedly, supposedly
Examples of usage
- He was allegedly seen entering the building on the night of the crime.
- The company is allegedly involved in a tax evasion scheme.
in a casual context
Used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof
Synonyms
ostensibly, purportedly, supposedly
Examples of usage
- He allegedly borrowed money from his friend last week.
- She allegedly has a new job lined up.
Translations
Translations of the word "allegedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alegadamente
🇮🇳 कथित तौर पर
🇩🇪 angeblich
🇮🇩 diduga
🇺🇦 нібито
🇵🇱 rzekomo
🇯🇵 伝えられるところでは
🇫🇷 prétendument
🇪🇸 supuestamente
🇹🇷 iddia edilene göre
🇰🇷 소문에 의하면
🇸🇦 من المفترض
🇨🇿 údajně
🇸🇰 údajne
🇨🇳 据称
🇸🇮 domnevno
🇮🇸 sagður
🇰🇿 болжам бойынша
🇬🇪 მტკიცებით
🇦🇿 guya
🇲🇽 supuestamente
Word origin
The word allegedly originated from the Middle English word 'alleggen', which meant 'to state as testimony'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in legal and casual contexts to indicate something that has been claimed but not proven. The term gained popularity in legal jargon and media reporting, often used to protect against potential defamation claims.
See also: allegation, allegations, alleged.