Allegedly
/əˈlɛdʒɪdli/
In English, allegedly means according to unverified reports, indicating something is claimed but not proven.
Examples
- She allegedly stole the artwork, though no evidence was found.
- The company allegedly violated environmental regulations, the report claims.
- The study allegedly proved the hypothesis, but the scientific community remains skeptical.
- He was allegedly seen leaving the scene at midnight.
- The politician allegedly accepted bribes, according to the investigation.
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