ap·par·ent adj
1: capable of being easily seen, perceived, or discovered
apparent defects
apparent ambiguity
2: having a right to succeed to a title or estate that cannot be defeated
3: appearing to one's senses and esp. one's vision or to one's understanding as real or true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be correct or factual
an apparent ability to cause injury
the apparent scope of the agent's authority
ap·par·ent·ly adv
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.