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Definition duly in British English

duly adverb

adverb
/ˈdjuːli/
1

in the way that you expect or think is suitable

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 British English