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expressly
adverb ex·press·ly \ik-ˈspres-lē\
Definition of EXPRESSLY
1
: in an express manner : explicitly <expressly rejected the proposal>
2
: for the express purpose : particularly, specifically <made expressly for me>
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First Known Use of EXPRESSLY
14th century
EXPRESSLY Defined for Kids
expressly
adverb ex·press·ly \ik-ˈspres-lē\
Definition of EXPRESSLY for Kids
: for the stated purpose : especially <We came expressly to see her.>
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