Legal Definitions - purport

Purport (n.) refers to the idea or meaning that is conveyed or expressed, especially by a formal document.

Purport (vb.) means to profess or claim, especially falsely. It can also mean to seem to be something.

Noun: The purport of the contract was to ensure that both parties were satisfied with the terms of the agreement.

Verb: The politician purported to be a champion of the people, but his actions showed otherwise.

Another example of the verb form could be: The email purported to be from the bank, but it was actually a phishing scam.

These examples illustrate how the term "purport" can be used to describe the intended meaning or claim of a document or statement. The noun example shows how the purport of a contract is to ensure satisfaction for both parties. The verb examples show how someone can falsely claim to be something or how a document can falsely claim to be from a reputable source.