formal
1
: in the proper or expected way
They were duly impressed by her speech.
The objections were duly noted.
2
: at the correct or expected time
The singer duly appeared back on stage for an encore.
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“Duly.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/duly. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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