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duly
[ doo-lee, dyoo- ]
/ ˈdu li, ˈdyu- /
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Definition of duly
adverb
at the right time; punctually.
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duly
/ (ˈdjuːlɪ) /
adverb
in a proper or fitting manner
at the proper time; punctually
Word Origin for duly
C14: see due, -ly ²
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