See Also: Ostensible(medicine)
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OSTENSIBLE PARTNER(law)

ostensible (oh)



[Date: 1700-1800; Language: French; Origin: Latin ostendere 'to show']
seeming to be the reason for or the purpose of something, but usually hiding the real reason or purpose
ostensible reason/purpose/aim
::The ostensible reason for his resignation was ill health.