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Expressly

//ɪkˈspɹɛsli// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner. not-comparable

    "We were expressly permitted to use the building. See – here is the note from the manager clearly stating that we have permission to use the building."

  2. 2
    Exclusively or specifically. not-comparable

    "No round of beef or tongue or ham is expressly cooked for me, […]"

Adverb
  1. 1
    with specific intentions; for the express purpose wordnet

Etymology

From express + -ly.

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