Putative vs. Punitive

Putativeadjective

Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.

Putativeadjective

Commonly thought or deemed; supposed; reputed; as, the putative father of a child.

Putativeadjective

commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds;

Putativeadjective

generally considered or reputed to be

Punitiveadjective

inflicting punishment, punishing

Punitiveadjective

Of or pertaining to punishment; involving, awarding, or inflicting punishment; as, punitive law or justice.

Punitiveadjective

inflicting punishment;

Punitiveadjective

inflicting or intended as punishment

Punitiveadjective

(of a tax or other charge) extremely high