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allegedly

/əˈlɛdʒɪdli/
al · leg · ed · ly
Adjective:alleged
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allegedly Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

Used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or to have taken place, although there is no proof.

Example

"The executive allegedly transferred company funds into an undisclosed offshore account."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In journalism and legal contexts, "allegedly" is used to attribute an unproven accusation without endorsing its truth, thereby avoiding defamation liability; in casual speech, it is often used ironically to express skepticism.

• Nearby Words

allegation
allege
alleged
allegedly
allegiance
allegiant
allegoric

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective "alleged" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly," ultimately deriving via Anglo-French from Latin exlitigare ("to clear at law") and confunded with allegare ("to bring forward as evidence").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Allegedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/allegedly
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