supposable

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In both cases supposed, and in like manner in all supposable cases, there is plainly a basis on which, in any given circumstances, we may foresee and predict volitions.

From A Review of Edwards's by Tappan, Henry Philip

“It has been observed that these terms in their original and common use, have relation to will and endeavour, as supposable in the case.”

From A Review of Edwards's by Tappan, Henry Philip

To Milly, as so much younger, such far views couldn't be imputed: there was nobody she was supposable as interested for.

From The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2 by James, Henry

"Odd, significantly odd, that in all its essential details this affair should tally so completely with the supposable case of crime given a moment before by the deformed wretch you tell me about."

From Hand and Ring by Green, Anna Katharine

Common necessity, or necessity in the original use of the word, refers to the connexion between volition and its effects; for here an opposition to will is supposable.

From A Review of Edwards's by Tappan, Henry Philip