Definition of: purport

(pər·pôrt′, -pōrt′, pûr′pôrt, -pōrt) v.t.
1. To have or bear as its meaning; signify; imply.
2. To claim or profess (to be), especially falsely. See synonyms under IMPORT.
—noun (pûr′pôrt, -pōrt)
1. That which is conveyed or suggested to the mind as the meaning or intention; import; significance.
2. The substance of a statement, etc., given in other than the exact words. See synonyms under PURPOSE. [<AF, OF purporter extend <pur- forth (<L pro-) + porter carry <L portare]
—pur·port′ed·ly adverb