purported
adjective
Pronunciation: /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/
Definition
Claimed to be true or real, but without definitive proof or evidence.
Examples
The police investigated the purported theft of the diamond necklace.
He provided a purported copy of the original contract to the judge.
Experts remain skeptical about the purported health benefits of the new supplement.
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