allegedly

Meanings

• adverb

  stated to be the case even though it has not been proved

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Synonyms

purportedly , supposedly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with allegedly
legally , relatively , repently , feloniously

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Variants

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alleged , allegedly

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Etymology

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from the past participle of allege, meaning 'to maintain as true or factual without proof'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'allegedly' first appeared in English law in the 15th century.

2. The word 'allegedly' is often used in news reports to describe claims that have not been proven in court.

3. In some legal contexts, an allegation that is not proven can still be considered 'true' if it is not disputed by the other party.

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Related Concepts

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1. assertion: An allegation is a type of assertion, a statement made without evidence or proof.

2. accusation: An allegation is a formal accusation made against someone, often in a legal context.

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Culture

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In law, 'allegedly' is used extensively to describe accusations or claims that have not yet been proven in a court of law. In everyday language, it is used to describe claims or statements that are not verified but are being presented as true.

How to Memorize "allegedly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a courtroom scene where someone is making an allegation against another person. Visualize the accuser stating their claim, and the accused listening to the allegation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'allegedly' with the concept of accusations or claims that have not been proven.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A is for Allegedly, Accusations Awaiting Approval' to remember the meaning of the word.

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