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Reportedly and Allegedly Definitions

Reportedly

By report; supposedly.

Allegedly

Represented as existing or as being as described but not so proved; supposed
An alleged conspiracy.
An alleged traitor.
An alleged victim of a crime.

Reportedly

According to reports or rumors; supposedly.

Allegedly

According to someone's allegation.
The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.

Reportedly

According to reports or other information;
She was reportedly his mistress for many years
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Allegedly

According to someone's conspicuous impressions (which could subsequently be alleged).
The game is allegedly exciting.

Allegedly

According to what has been alleged;
He was on trial for allegedly murdering his wife

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