expressly

[ ik-spres-lee ]

/ ɪkˈsprɛs li /

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adverb

for the particular or specific purpose; specially: I came expressly to see you.

in an express manner; explicitly: I asked him expressly to stop talking.

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Origin of expressly

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at express, -ly

Related formsun·ex·press·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for expressly

If this is what Congress intended, all that is needed is for Congress to clarify that expressly.
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Other laws, such as the aptly named Dictionary Act, expressly do so.
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Yes, but the problem is that Republican policies are expressly limiting that potential.
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The Lone Star State is one of five where it is expressly illegal to open carry handguns.
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Royal drivers are expressly required to avoid alcohol for 10 hours before getting behind the wheel.
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I am 10 not at liberty to mention his name; he expressly stipulated that he was to remain unknown.
Daddy Long-Legs|Jean Webster
They are in a Pullman, with her maid and plenty of people; and she expressly gave him leave to go with her.
An Unsocial Socialist|George Bernard Shaw
It is not expressly given in cases in which its existence is not controverted.
The Life of George Washington, Vol. 4 (of 5)|John Marshall
It is expressly provided that it will not be binding upon them till a majority has assented to its stipulations.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents|James D. Richardson
Many vases of this period, especially those of large size, were expressly designed for funeral purposes.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6|Various

British Dictionary definitions for expressly

expressly

/ (ɪkˈsprɛslɪ) /

adverb

for an express purpose; with specific intentions

plainly, exactly, or unmistakably

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Word Origin and History for expressly

expressly

adv.

late 14c., "in detail, plainly," from express + -ly (2). Meaning "for the express purpose" is c.1600.