prætenditur

Prætenditur is a Latin word that translates to "it is claimed" or "it is pretended" in English. It is the third-person singular passive present indicative form of the verb prætendere. This verb has a range of meanings, including to stretch out, to put forward, to allege, and to claim. In legal contexts, prætenditur often appears when a statement or assertion is made by one party that the other party disputes or has not yet admitted. It signifies that a particular fact or argument has been presented by one side, but its truth or validity is not yet established or accepted by all involved.

The word can also be used more broadly to indicate something that is presented as true or real, but which might be false or misleading. In this sense, it carries a connotation of deception or a lack of genuine substance behind the claim. The usage of prætenditur highlights a distinction between an assertion and a proven fact, emphasizing the need for further evidence or legal determination. It is a passive construction, focusing on the act of claiming or asserting rather than the person making the claim. This grammatical choice often serves to maintain a degree of neutrality or to emphasize the content of the claim itself.