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Ostensibly

OSTEN'SIBLY, 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.

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OSTEN'SIBLY, 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.

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