putative

UK
/ˈpjuːtətɪv/
US
/ˈpjuːtɪtɪv/

Translations

putativeadjective
more putative
Comp.
most putative
Super.
UK
/ˈpjuːtətɪv/
US
/ˈpjuːtɪtɪv/
The putative leader of the group was arrested yesterday.
Предполагаемый лидер группы был арестован вчера.

Definitions

putativeadjective
Generally considered or reputed to be.
The putative leader of the group was nowhere to be found during the meeting.
Assumed to exist or to have been the case, especially for legal or official purposes.
Under the putative marriage doctrine, a spouse may receive benefits despite the union's invalidity.