English-German translation for "ostensible"

"ostensible" German translation

„ostensible“: adjective

ostensible

[(ɒ)sˈtensəbl]adjective | Adjektiv adj

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scheinbar an-, vorgeblich vorgeschoben

scheinbar
ostensible apparent

ostensible apparent

an-, vorgeblich
ostensible alleged

ostensible alleged

vorgeschoben
ostensible acting as a front

ostensible acting as a front
ostensible syn vgl. → see „apparent“

ostensible syn vgl. → see „apparent“

examples

ostensible partner

vorgeschobener Gesellschafter, Strohmann

ostensible partner

Example sentences from external sources for "ostensible"
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Vorgebliches Ziel der Richtlinie ist es ja, die Durchsetzung von Rechten zu ermöglichen.

The ostensible purpose of the directive is to ensure that rights can be enforced.

Source: Europarl

Source

Europarl
- Source: OPUS
- Original text source: Europäisches Parlament
- Original database: Europarl Parallel Corups

Synonyms for "ostensible"

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