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ad·​vi·​so·​ri·​ly | \ əd-ˈvī-z(ə-)rə-lē \

Definition of advisorily

: in an advisory manner or capacity

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First Known Use of advisorily

1837, in the meaning defined above

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“Advisorily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advisorily. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.

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