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Definition duly in American English

duly adverb

adverb
/ˈduli/
1

in the way that you expect or think is appropriate

Example

The guests were all duly impressed with Jack's cooking.

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2

at the correct or arranged time

Example

Murphy was duly elected vice president the following June.

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Definition duly in American English