Meaning of the word putative in English

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putative

US /ˈpjuː.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈpjuː.tə.tɪv/
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Adjective

generally considered or reputed to be something; supposed

Example:
The putative father denied paternity.
He is the putative author of the anonymous letter.