👉 In the context of legal documents and communication, "purportes" refers to a statement or suggestion that is intended to be taken as factual. The word comes from Latin and means "to appear." It can also refer to a description, assertion, or claim made in a document or speech that does not necessarily reflect the truthfulness of its content. For example: 1. In a contract, if one party states they want payment for services rendered, it is considered a purport. 2.
