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outright

Main Entry: ¹out·right

Pronunciation: \ˌau̇t-ˈrīt\

Function: adverb

Date: 14th century

1 archaic : straight ahead : directly
2 : in entirety : completely <rejected the proposal outright>
3 : without restraint or reservation <laughed outright>
4 : on the spot : instantaneously <was killed outright>
5 : without lien or encumbrance <purchased the property outright for cash>

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