alleged statements
[əˈlɛdʒd ˈsteɪtmənts]
noun phrasepl: alleged statements
alegadas declarações
1. statements or claims that are said to be true but have not been proven or confirmed; statements attributed to someone but not yet verified
The alleged statements by the witness were questioned during cross-examination.
As alegadas declarações da testemunha foram questionadas durante o contrainterrogatório.
2. reported comments or assertions that are claimed but remain unconfirmed or disputed
The defendant denied the alleged statements attributed to him in the police report.
O acusado negou as alegadas declarações que lhe foram atribuídas no relatório policial.
This phrase is commonly used in legal proceedings, news reporting, and law enforcement contexts in both Brazil and the USA to indicate statements that lack verification or are disputed. In Brazilian legal culture, the term is frequently used in court documents and news media when reporting accusations or testimonies that have not been formally proven. The phrase maintains a neutral, professional tone while implying skepticism or lack of confirmation.
NYC Slang
so-called statements; claimed statements
Related Idioms & Phrases
take someone's alleged statements with a grain of salt
alleged statements under investigation
according to alleged statements
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