amicably

American  

[am-i-kuh-blee] / ˈæm ɪ kə bli /

adverb

1. with goodwill; in a friendly or peaceable way.

   Incidents involving naval powers at sea will escalate into full-blown confrontations if not settled amicably.

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Other Word Forms

• unamicably adverb

Etymology

Origin of amicably

First recorded in 1400–50; amicab(le) ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

Unified, which has added confidentiality provisions in at least seven settlements since 2020, defended its practices as a way to amicably resolve litigation, according to a statement from a spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times

The lawsuit was “amicably resolved” in 2010, but it represented one of several instances in which Gehry’s ambition would butt up against practical realities.

From Los Angeles Times

“Although we made significant progress in improving our product offering and building a cohesive ecosystem with ESPN, we have mutually and amicably agreed to wind down our collaboration.”

From Los Angeles Times

After making “significant progress in improving its product offering and building a cohesive ecosystem,” Snowden said the two parties agreed “amicably” to end the collaboration.

From MarketWatch

The probation service in London had arranged for safeguarding checks to be conducted, but when March told them the relationship between him and Ms Odysseos had ended amicably no further action was taken.

From BBC