advisedly

adverb

ad·​vis·​ed·​ly əd-ˈvī-zəd-lē 

: with or after forethought or consideration : deliberately, intentionally

a strong term, but one used advisedly and only after careful thought

Word History

Etymology

Middle English avisidli, alteration (conformed to avised, advised advised) of avisely, advisely, from avyse, advysy "well-advised, circumspect" (borrowed from Anglo-French avisé "careful, thoughtful," from past participle of aviser "to consider, advise") + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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