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n. Appearance.
n. Apparentness; state of being apparent.
n. The position of being heir apparent.
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n. the property of being apparent
Word Usage
"An apparency of democratic process is maintained by allowing non governmental organizations (NGOs) to attend meetings and at times to speak, but their voice is powerless."