duly

[doo-lee, dyoo-]

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adverb

in a due manner; properly; fittingly.
in due season; punctually.

Origin of duly

1350–1400; Middle English duelich(e). See due, -ly

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Examples from the Web for duly

Contemporary Examples

William appears to have organized acquiescence by English lords for John, and was duly awarded when he was made Earl of Pembroke.
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December 9, 2014
We say, of course, that we will work with any duly elected Israeli government.
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December 4, 2014
Neymar duly scored from the spot, his second goal of the match, and Brazil were ahead 2-1.
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Tunku Varadarajan
June 12, 2014
For his loyal work on behalf of Putin, Zharov was duly awarded for his “service to the Fatherland.”
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May 5, 2014
You are duly, and rightly, dumped before the drink menu even lands.
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Tim Teeman
February 20, 2014

Historical Examples

The planters were to be duly compensated out of the national treasury.
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
He demanded, moreover, that the interests of the planters should be duly regarded.
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
I made no objection, and was duly hired for the term of three years.
Biography of a Slave
Charles Thompson
I have need of it this day, but it shall be duly returned to you.
The White Company
Arthur Conan Doyle
The Assistant Commissioner was duly helped into his coat, and let out at once.
The Secret Agent
Joseph Conrad

British Dictionary definitions for duly

duly

adverb

in a proper or fitting manner
at the proper time; punctually

Word Origin

C14: see due, -ly ²

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Word Origin and History for duly

adj.

late 14c., duweliche "rightly, properly," from dewe "due" (see due) + -liche (see -ly (2)).

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Examples from the Web for duly

Contemporary Examples

William appears to have organized acquiescence by English lords for John, and was duly awarded when he was made Earl of Pembroke.

We say, of course, that we will work with any duly elected Israeli government.

Neymar duly scored from the spot, his second goal of the match, and Brazil were ahead 2-1.

For his loyal work on behalf of Putin, Zharov was duly awarded for his “service to the Fatherland.”

You are duly, and rightly, dumped before the drink menu even lands.

Historical Examples

The planters were to be duly compensated out of the national treasury.

He demanded, moreover, that the interests of the planters should be duly regarded.

I made no objection, and was duly hired for the term of three years.

I have need of it this day, but it shall be duly returned to you.

The Assistant Commissioner was duly helped into his coat, and let out at once.

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Word Origin

Word Origin and History for duly

adj.

Origin of duly