Definition of "suppositious" [suppositious]

• Supposititious. See Synonyms at supposed. (adjective)

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• "And the suppositious captives were ferried by CIA-run airlines, whose existence was publicized nearly a year ago by the New York Times."
• "McCain's response to the suppositious expose about ostensible malfeasance did provide his wife, Cindy, with serious face time to demonstrate that she was more than just the blonde lady who looks like the head stewardess for Republican Air."
• "Actually he says this suppositious "Presbyter John" would have been an elder in the Church at Ephesus, not Corinth."