Putative Definition and Legal Meaning

On this page, you'll find the legal definition and meaning of Putative, written in plain English, along with examples of how it is used.

What is Putative?

(Adj) When a belief, faith or practice is accepted as per a custom, practice or situation, if such believes, faith or practices are not proven wrong , then such beliefs, faith or practices are termed as punitive. For example when a male and female are living together unless proving the contrary they are accepted as husband and wife.