adjective. Represented as existing or as being as described but not so proved; supposed.

That is or has been stated to be (what is specified in the following word or clause); merely stated or asserted: much used when one wishes to disclaim responsibility for the statement, or to intimate his disbelief in it: as, an alleged fact; an alleged interview; an alleged illness.

verb. Simple past tense and past participle of allege.

adjective. asserted but not proved

adjective. supposed but doubtful

adjective. doubtful or suspect

adjective. declared but not proved

"A quick but essential clarification: It is important to note that I use the term alleged in regard to Spirit and that it is always implied whether stated or not."

declared  questionable  

dredged  edged  fledged  hedged  pledged  

accountable  accounted as  affirmed  announced  ascribable  

allege