Today’s “Word of the Day” is “ostensibly” and it is an adverb meaning “in a way that something appears or is officially stated to be true/real, but it might not be; apparently, seemingly, allegedly, professedly, supposedly, purportedly”.
Example Sentence: The clear political object (purpose) behind the invocation (citation) of the law is to create an atmosphere of fear. This, in a way, is the price which the country had to pay for the retention of the law of sedition, among other draconian (harsh & severe) laws. Therefore, the Supreme Court of India and the High Courts should take suo motu cognisance of the incidents where the state ostensibly uses draconian laws to suppress criticism and protest.
This word is present in The Hindu article Countering a political act that has a legal garb and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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