Aleged or Alleged: The Correct Spellings

Aleged is an incorrect spelling, and alleged is the correct form. The main difference is the presence of a second 'l' in the correct version. Alleged is spelled with a double 'l' and a single 'e' following the 'g.' The incorrect word, aleged, omits the second 'l.' The term 'alleged' has its roots in the Latin word 'allegare,' which means to assert or to adduce as evidence. There are no other forms of this word as it is an adjective and a past participle of the verb 'allege.'

To remember the correct spelling of alleged, one might think of it as having an extra 'leg' in the middle, as in 'all-egged' without the 'egg.' This visual cue of an extra 'leg' (or 'l') can help retain the correct spelling with double 'l's.

Incorrect: Rumors about his aleged misconduct spread quickly.

Correct: Rumors about his alleged misconduct spread quickly.

Incorrect: He was an aleged witness to the crime.

Correct: He was an alleged witness to the crime.

Incorrect: The aleged criminal was apprehended yesterday.

Correct: The alleged criminal was apprehended yesterday.

Incorrect: Her aleged involvement in the scandal was never proven.

Correct: Her alleged involvement in the scandal was never proven.

Incorrect: The aleged evidence turned out to be a hoax.

Correct: The alleged evidence turned out to be a hoax.

Supposed or reputed.

Doubtful or suspect.

Asserted to be true or to exist.

Accused but not yet proven or convicted.

Claimed without proof to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

The company's alleged involvement with the scandal was under investigation.

The alleged victim testified in court today.

She provided an alibi for the time of the alleged crime.

The alleged thief was caught on camera.

Their alleged conspiracy was the talk of the news.

The alleged fraud amounted to millions of dollars.

His alleged remarks caused an uproar among the public.

He denied the alleged charges against him.

The book contains alleged facts that have yet to be verified.

The painting's alleged authenticity was disputed by experts.

A person who is accused of committing fraud, without legal conviction.

An act someone is accused of committing, without proof.

A person who claims to have been harmed, without yet having substantiated the claim.

A person believed to be responsible for a misdeed or crime, without confirmation.

Someone who reportedly saw an event take place, but whose account has not been verified.

A supposed secret plan made by a group of people, the existence of which is not proven.

A rumored romantic relationship that has not been confirmed.

Information presented as proof of something, which has not been accepted as fact.

An event that has been reported to have occurred but is not yet substantiated.

The person who is accused of committing an offense or crime.

Yes, 'alleged' can be used for positive claims, although it is less common and still implies the claims are unproven.

'Alleged' is pronounced as \ə-ˈle-jəd, with emphasis on the second syllable.

In legal terms, 'alleged' refers to something that is declared or claimed to be true without having been proven in court.

To avoid misuse, use 'alleged' to refer to claims or assertions that have not been proven or confirmed.

'Alleged' is used in news reporting to signify that information has been claimed but not yet legally established or proven.

While commonly used in the context of criminal cases, 'alleged' can be used in any situation where a claim has not been proven.

'Alleged' is not inherently negative, but it is often associated with unproven accusations or claims, which can have a negative connotation.

'Alleged' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'allege,' so it can represent actions in the past.

'Alleged' is an adjective when it describes a noun and a past participle when it derives from the verb 'allege.'

Remember that 'alleged' contains a double 'l' — think of the phrase 'all legal' to remember the 'll' and 'e' sequence.