so-called
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so–called

adjective \ˈsō-ˈkld\

Definition of SO-CALLED

1
: commonly named : popularly so termed <the so–called pocket veto>
2
: falsely or improperly so named <deceived by a so–called friend>

First Known Use of SO-CALLED

15th century

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