expressly
for the particular or specific purpose; specially: I came expressly to see you.
in a clear, direct, or definite manner; explicitly: I asked him expressly to stop talking.
Origin of expressly
1Other words from expressly
- un·ex·press·ly, adverb
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How to use expressly in a sentence
Jannetta said Metro “expressly prohibits retaliation,” adding that employees have multiple ways to report such issues, and it can be done confidentially.
Metrorail system still has work to do on safety, board says | Justin George | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostState employees have been expressly forbidden from traveling over the holiday, and officials have urged everyone else to avoid it if possible.
China Marks the Wuhan Lockdown Anniversary Amid Spiraling COVID-19 Cases and With Risky Holiday Travel Looming | Charlie Campbell / Changsha and Wuhan | January 22, 2021 | TimeIf adopted, Virginia will become the 19th state to expressly include coverage for gender-affirming care under their Medicaid program, according to Williams Institute data.
Northam budget proposal includes Medicaid access to gender-affirming care | Philip Van Slooten | January 8, 2021 | Washington BladeConversely, the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act expressly prohibits payment for organ donations.
Why Paying People To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine Won’t Work | LGBTQ-Editor | December 12, 2020 | No Straight NewsFor marketers in these sectors, the business impact is likely to be minimal and may even improve performance by limiting exposure to users who expressly opt out.
Google, YouTube add user controls to limit alcohol, gambling ads | Ginny Marvin | December 10, 2020 | Search Engine Land
If this is what Congress intended, all that is needed is for Congress to clarify that expressly.
Many insurance contracts expressly consider civil unrest a reason not to pay out policies.
Ferguson's Other Race Problem: Riots Damaged Asian-Owned Stores | Tim Mak | August 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOther laws, such as the aptly named Dictionary Act, expressly do so.
Contraception Looks Like a Loser at the Supreme Court | Jay Michaelson | March 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYes, but the problem is that Republican policies are expressly limiting that potential.
It is the reason the Constitution expressly forbids denying “equal Suffrage in the Senate.”
A principal is liable for the statements and representations of his agent that have been expressly authorized.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesHe has no authority to warrant the quality of property sold except custom or authority is expressly given to him.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesThe English authorities expressly allege a deliberate purpose on Bruce's part to rid himself of his rival.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonI learnt it—I can hardly tell you how I learnt it—by implication, I think; for it was never expressly told me.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodThe Chinese admire this flower so much, that they have ponds dug in their gardens expressly for it.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida Pfeiffer
British Dictionary definitions for expressly
/ (ɪkˈsprɛslɪ) /
for an express purpose; with specific intentions
plainly, exactly, or unmistakably
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