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/ˈduːli/
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Properly or as expected, especially when an action follows a rule, duty, request, promise, or natural sequence.
Examples
All objections were duly recorded in the minutes.
She asked for a receipt, and the clerk duly provided one.
The contract was duly signed by both parties.
The award was announced, and the winner was duly applauded.
The team dominated the match and duly won by three goals.
Similar words
legally
validly
appropriately
rightly
predictably
properly
in due course
consequently
expectedly
properly
Meanings
Examples
The contract was duly signed by both parties.
The board was duly elected at the annual meeting.
All objections were duly recorded in the minutes.
The application was duly completed and filed.
The notice was duly served on the defendant.
Similar words
properly
correctly
appropriately
rightfully
formally
legally
validly
Examples
He promised to reply and duly sent an answer that afternoon.
The team dominated the match and duly won by three goals.
She asked for a receipt, and the clerk duly provided one.
The alarm sounded, and everyone duly left the building.
The award was announced, and the winner was duly applauded.
Similar words
predictably
accordingly
consequently
expectedly
properly
rightly
in due course
Etymology
From Middle English forms such as duweliche and duely, built from due and the adverb-forming ending -ly.
FAQ
Duly means properly, correctly, or as expected, especially when something is done as required.
Yes. Duly is common in formal, legal, business, and official writing, though it can also appear in polished narration.
What does duly signed mean?
Duly signed means signed in the proper way, with the authority or procedure required for the document.
What is the difference between duly and dully?
Duly means properly or as expected. Dully means in a dull, boring, or muted way.
Yes, but usually as part of the broader idea of something happening when expected or in due course.
What are synonyms of duly?
Useful synonyms include properly, correctly, appropriately, legally, accordingly, and in due course.
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