allege Definition
to claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case.
Using allege: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allege" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company is alleged to have bribed government officials.
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He was alleged to have stolen a car.
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She alleged that he had hit her.
allege Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with allege
a person who is accused of committing a crime but whose guilt has not yet been proven
Example
The alleged perpetrator of the crime was arrested and taken into custody.
a person who claims to have been harmed or injured by another person but whose claims have not yet been proven
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The alleged victim of the assault was taken to the hospital for treatment.
evidence that has been presented but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
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The prosecution presented alleged evidence that the defendant had committed the crime.
Origins of allege
from Old French 'allegier', meaning 'to lighten'
Summary: allege in Brief
'Allege' [əˈlɛdʒ] means to claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case. It is often used in legal contexts to describe accusations made against someone. Phrases like 'alleged perpetrator' and 'alleged victim' are used to describe people who are accused of crimes or who claim to have been harmed by others. 'Alleged evidence' refers to evidence that has been presented but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate.
