alleged

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  1. Something that is claimed to be true but not yet proven.

  - "The alleged murderer was taken into custody."
  - "The alleged fraudster was found guilty."

• noun

  2. (law) A statement or claim made, especially one made before a court or other tribunal.

  - "The plaintiff made an alleged statement under oath."
  - "The defendant denied all alleged charges."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with alleged
deluded , reputed , respected , deputed

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Homonyms

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1. alleged (English) : Something that is claimed to be true but not yet proven
   

2. alleged (English) : To call someone to account for an offense
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. alleged (English) : Something that is claimed to be true but not yet proven
   

2. alleged (English) : To call someone to account for an offense
   

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Variants

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alleged , allegedly , allege , alleges , alleging

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Forms

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allegedly, allegedness, allegedly

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Etymology

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Before the 15th century, the term 'alleged' was derived from the Old French word 'allegier' meaning 'to maintain, assert, or allege'. Later, it evolved into its current form in English.

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Trivia

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1. In law, an 'allegation' is a formal statement of a claim made in a legal document.

2. The term 'alleged' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. claim: A statement that something is the case, typically one that is not yet proven.

2. accusation: A statement or allegation that someone has done something wrong.

3. evidence: Information used to establish or support a fact or claim.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'alleged' is often used to describe situations where something is claimed but not yet proven. This can add tension and intrigue to a story. In music, 'alleged' is sometimes used in song titles or lyrics to convey a sense of mystery or doubt.

How to Memorize "alleged"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a courtroom scene where someone is making an alleged statement. Visualize the judge, the jury, the plaintiff, and the defendant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'alleged' with the idea of a claim or statement that is not yet proven.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'All Cats Have Long Ears' to remember that 'alleged' means 'something claimed but not yet proven'.

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