expressly

adverb

ex·​press·​ly ik-ˈspres-lē How to pronounce expressly (audio)
1
: in an express manner : explicitly
expressly rejected the proposal
2
: for the express purpose : particularly, specifically
made expressly for me

Examples of expressly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Asking technologists to formally recite a version of the Hippocratic oath could be a way to continue nudging our field in the right direction, and perhaps serve as a check on individuals who are later asked to develop robots or AI expressly for nefarious purposes. IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2024 Any forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2024 Live ammunition is expressly prohibited on movie sets by the industry and union guidelines. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2024 The Constitution’s text does not provide for presidential immunity, and indeed expressly anticipates criminal prosecution of a president who has been impeached (art. The Editors, National Review, 1 Mar. 2024 Some of the reasons provided to humanitarian organizations appeared to be expressly political. Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 The discussion draft also includes a provision that would expressly prevent schools from entering into an NIL agreement with an athlete. Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024 The applicant must expressly renounce the title in a public ceremony and USCIS must record the renunciation as part of the proceedings. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024 Until then, every individual at the club is expressly called upon to achieve the maximum possible in the Champions League and Bundesliga. James Ellingworth, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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Cite this Entry

“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expressly. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

expressly

adverb
ex·​press·​ly ik-ˈspres-lē How to pronounce expressly (audio)
1
: so as to be absolutely clear : explicitly
was expressly forbidden to smoke
2
: for the express purpose : especially
came expressly to congratulate her

Legal Definition

expressly

adverb
ex·​press·​ly
: in an express manner : in definite and distinct terms
acceptance is expressly conditional

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