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Putatively vs Allegedly - What's the difference?

putatively | allegedly |

As adverbs the difference between putatively and allegedly

is that putatively is according to belief while allegedly is according to someone's allegation.

putatively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • According to belief.
  • allegedly

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • According to someone's allegation.
  • The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.
  • According to someone's conspicuous impressions (which could be alleged ensuingly).
  • The game is allegedly exciting.
  • * {{quote-news
  • , year=2008 , date=13/11/2008 , author=Jason Whitlock , title=The 10 best and 10 worst NFL coaches , work= citation , page= , passage=Philip Rivers is allegedly having the best season of any quarterback in the league. }}
  • * {{quote-news
  • , year=2009 , date=02/20/2009 , author= , title=The Closer , work= citation , page= , passage=...her onscreen tears are allegedly real. }}

    Usage notes

    * This term is used in the media to avoid litigation when the facts are not 100% certain, or when referring to evidence in an ongoing trial.