Word for the day purport

[Josiah]

pur·port

verb
pərˈpôrt

1. appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely; profess.

"she is not the person she purports to be"

synonyms: claim to be, profess to be, pretend to be

noun
ˈpərˌpôrt

1. the meaning or substance of something, typically a document or speech

"I do not understand the purport of your remarks"

synonyms: gist, substance, drift, implication, intention, meaning, significance, sense, essence, thrust, message
"the purport of his remarks"

 

[Glinda]

This word is often used by lawyers. Brings back memories of my working days. I'm glad that's all in the past.

 

[lovemylittleboy]

That is a good word Josiah.