C1adverbformalcrimelaw
US/əˈledʒ.ɪd.li/
UK/əˈledʒ.ɪd.li/
used when reporting something people say is true, although it has not been proved
In context
The suspect allegedly stole data from more than a million customers.
The money was allegedly paid to officials to win the contract.
The restaurant, allegedly the oldest in the city, opened in 1910.
Words that go with allegedly
adverb + verb
- allegedly involvedThree police officers were allegedly involved in the scheme.
- allegedly committedHe is accused of crimes he allegedly committed while in office.
- allegedly paidThe firm allegedly paid bribes to win road contracts.
- allegedly stoleA former employee allegedly stole trade secrets.
- allegedly usedThe group allegedly used fake websites to collect bank details.