duly

adverb

du·​ly ˈdü-lē How to pronounce duly (audio)
 also  ˈdyü-
: in a due manner or time : properly
a duly elected official
Your comments are duly noted.

Examples of duly in a Sentence

They were duly impressed by her speech. The objections were duly noted. The singer duly appeared back on stage for an encore.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of duly was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Duly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duly. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

duly

adverb
du·​ly ˈd(y)ü-lē How to pronounce duly (audio)
: in a due manner, time, or degree

Legal Definition

duly

adverb
: in a due manner or time
failed to duly deliver

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