adverbformal
Used to say that people claim something is true, especially that someone did something wrong, but it has not been proved.
The driver allegedly caused the crash.
She was allegedly involved in the theft.
Good to know
Allegedly does not mean “probably.” It shows that someone has made a claim, not that the speaker believes it is true.
Common phrases & grammar
allegedly involved in · allegedly stole · allegedly committed fraud · allegedly lied
[subject] + allegedly + verb
Allegedly, + [subject] + verb