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Definition ostensible in American English

ostensible adjective

adjective
/ɑˈstensəb(ə)l/
1

appearing to be true, or stated by someone to be true, but possibly false

Example

The ostensible reason for the army's presence was to keep the peace.

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Definition ostensible in American English