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duly

American  
[doo-lee, dyoo-] / ˈdu li, ˈdyu- /

adverb

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

  2. at the right time; punctually.

duly British  
/ ˈdjuːlɪ /

adverb

  1. in a proper or fitting manner

  2. at the proper time; punctually

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Etymology

Origin of duly

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

Example Sentences

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Mr. Mamdani is duly elected, and it’s his prerogative to destroy the Big Apple’s housing supply as he sees fit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Having been bowled out inside 20 overs in the series opener, Sri Lanka needed a statement with the bat and duly ticked every box after being put in.

From Barron's

“No state has the right to use force against ships that are duly registered in the jurisdictions of other states,” it said in a statement on Telegram.

From Salon

The publicity generated by the fallout duly prompted the company's sales to skyrocket.

From BBC

So when he duly exclaims “I’ve got it all,” you can practically hear the anvil of ironic doom shifting into position above his head.

From The Wall Street Journal

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