duly

[doo-lee, dyoo-]

adverb

1. in a correct or appropriate manner; properly; fittingly.

2. at the right time; punctually.

duly

/ ˈdjuːlɪ /

adverb

1. in a proper or fitting manner

2. at the proper time; punctually

Word History and Origins

Origin of duly¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of duly¹

C14: see _due , _-ly ²

Example Sentences

He said that since the US delegation was not there, "instruments of the G20 Presidency were duly handover to a US Embassy official at the Headquarters of South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation".

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In response, the Justice Department has called Halligan a “duly appointed and unbiased prosecutor” and argued that Comey has fallen well short of the standard required for dismissing a case as vindictive.

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After the concoction was duly praised, and the children were occupied once more, Penelope and Miss Mortimer retreated to a nearby table.

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The Brazilian anthem was duly played at the bottom of the Lapland ski slope 170km north of the Arctic Circle.

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A Reliance spokesperson said at the time that the tycoon "strongly denies all allegations and charges" and "will duly defend himself".

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