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expressly


ex·press·ly

adv \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>

First Known Use of EXPRESSLY

14th century

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