Does the Word Allegedly Mean?

Allegedly means according to what has been claimed. It's used to describe an action or situation that someone claims happened but that has not been confirmed or proven, especially a crime.

Can you use allegedly in a sentence?

Allegedly is defined as apparently, but without proof. An example of allegedly used as an adverb is in the sentence, "He allegedly came home before curfew last night," which means that he said he came home before curfew last night, but there is no proof. According to someone's allegation.

What is the legal definition of allegedly?

If someone is said to be allegedly guilty of something, it means that proof has yet to be produced or they have yet to be found formally guilty by law. Allegedly is used almost entirely in a legal sense, referring to a potentially criminal action that is being or will shortly be decided in court.