duly

[ doo-lee, dyoo- ]
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adverb
  1. in a correct or appropriate manner; properly; fittingly.

  2. at the right time; punctually.

Origin of duly

1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English duelich(e); see due, -ly

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duly

/ (ˈdjuːlɪ) /


adverb
  1. in a proper or fitting manner

  2. at the proper time; punctually

Origin of duly

1
C14: see due, -ly ²

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