Meaning & use
Duly
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In a way that is right, proper, appropriate, or expected, especially according to procedure or law.
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The contract was duly signed by both parties.
He was duly warned about the consequences before he acted.
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Common in formal and legal writing, such as 'duly noted' or 'duly elected.'
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properlyappropriatelysuitably
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