Sentence examples for the putative from inspiring English sources
adjective
Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.
The putative legislation declares war on homosexuality.
Things may work out well for the putative couple.
Dating the putative fireplace will be an important next step.
Finally, does the putative rule confuse grammar with formality?
Some of the putative culprits made biological sense — if dimly.
It's as if she's taking the director's seat away from the putative director.
Neither garden city or new town really resembles the putative Northstowe.
Greece's state minister Nikos Pappas hit back at criticism of the putative deal on Tuesday night.
Mayor James E. McGreevey of Woodbridge, the putative Democratic nominee, didn't call back.
Abrahamson and Freedman argue that the putative advantages of being neat and organised are illusory.
But no bids materialised to challenge the putative one from Fairfax – that itself failed to materialise.
