Meaning & use
Peaceably
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In a manner that avoids conflict, violence, or disturbance.
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The protesters gathered peaceably outside the courthouse.
The two neighbors resolved their dispute peaceably over coffee.
A note on using this word
Often used in legal and civic contexts, such as the constitutional right to 'peaceably assemble.'
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