expressly

adverb

ex·​press·​ly ik-ˈspres-lē 

1

: in an express manner : explicitly

expressly rejected the proposal

2

: for the express purpose : particularly, specifically

made expressly for me

Examples of expressly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

McManis contends that the evaluation of the First Amendment claim in arbitration was expressly stated to have no bearing on the separate litigation. —Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025

By participating, Participant expressly agrees to be bound by the arbitration and dispute resolution provisions of the TIME Terms of Service. —Time, 29 Sep. 2025

Some state parks allow hunting, but national wildlife refuges are closed to hunting unless expressly permitted. —Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025

Morrisey’s executive order doesn’t require parents to explain their religious objection, and no major religion expressly forbids vaccination. —Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for expressly

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Kids Definition

expressly

adverb

ex·​press·​ly ik-ˈspres-lē 

1

: so as to be absolutely clear : explicitly

was expressly forbidden to smoke

2

: for the express purpose : especially

came expressly to congratulate her

Legal Definition

expressly

adverb

ex·​press·​ly

: in an express manner : in definite and distinct terms

acceptance is expressly conditional