supposable

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You appear to me to compare things together, which cannot, under any supposable circumstances, be made the subject of comparison.

From Letters of David Ricardo to Thomas Robert Malthus, 1810-1823 by Ricardo, David

“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

That is a different matter, though I think it is not a supposable case; he has too much at stake to care to agitate so serious a subject.

From The Heatherford Fortune a sequel to the Magic Cameo by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.

Let us suppose—for the case is supposable, possible and probable—that you happen to deal those powers to unworthy hands; will they relinquish powers already in their possession, or agree to amendments?

From The Spirit of American Government A Study Of The Constitution: Its Origin, Influence And Relation To Democracy by Smith, J. Allen (James Allen)

Even guardianship of the government newly created would be carried on in a very loose manner; for it would be exercised without any feeling of personal interest, even in the most favorable case supposable.

From Principles Of Political Economy by Lalor, John J. (John Joseph)