alleged

(verb) report or maintain. Synonyms: allege, aver, say. Examples: "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime." "He said it was too late to intervene in the war." "The registrar says that i owe the school money."

(adj) declared but not proved. Example: "Alleged abuses of housing benefits"- wall street journal."

(adj) doubtful or suspect. Synonyms: alleged(prenominal), so-called, supposed. Example: "These so-called experts are no help."