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allegedly

  • adverb
  • /əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/

according to allegation(s); supposedly, reportedly.

Example

“The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.”

Related words

  • allegededly

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