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Webster 1913 Edition

(ŏs-tĕn′sĭ-bly̆)

adv.

In an ostensible manner; avowedly; professedly; apparently.

Walsh.

Ostensibly

, we were intended to prevent filibustering into Texas, but really as a menace to Mexico.

U. S. Grant.

adv.

In appearance; in a manner that is declared or pretended.

An embargo and non-intercourse which totally defeat the interests they are ostensible destined to promote.