expressly

[ik-spres-lee]

adverb

1. for the particular or specific purpose; specially.

   I came expressly to see you.

2. in a clear, direct, or definite manner; explicitly.

   I asked him expressly to stop talking.

expressly

/ ɪkˈsprɛslɪ /

adverb

1. for an express purpose; with specific intentions

2. plainly, exactly, or unmistakably

Other Word Forms

• unexpressly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of expressly¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; express, -ly

Example Sentences

This claim is expressly authorized by statute and not barred by the immunity statutes,” Robertson wrote.

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Because each state under this treaty expressly retained its “sovereignty,” the best reading was that each state would decide for itself who was and was not a citizen of that state.

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The motion stated: "Returning males into vacancies expressly reserved for females would be unlawful."

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The change will create a clear policy that the data cannot be “disclosed, transferred, or otherwise made available” to immigration officials except when “expressly required” by law or if they have a warrant.

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Granted, “The Paper” doesn’t expressly lament this expansion of news deserts.

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