allegedly

== English == === Etymology === From alleged +‎ -ly. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/ === Adverb === allegedly (not comparable) According to someone's allegation. Near-synonyms: reportedly, reputedly, putatively, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, ostensibly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly According to someone's conspicuous impressions (which could subsequently be alleged). ==== Usage notes ==== This term is used in the media in order to avoid litigation when the facts are not entirely certain, or when referring to evidence in an ongoing trial. ==== Derived terms ==== allegededly (sic) ==== Translations ====