expressly

adverb

ex·​press·​ly ik-ˈspres-lē How to pronounce expressly (audio)
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 The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or intention to update these forward-looking statements to reflect new information and developments. SOURCE: Alpine 4 Holdings, Inc. press release This story was originally published May 17, 2024, 4:00 PM. Miami Herald, 17 May 2024 Fox’s Tubi, meanwhile, has long been ad-supported, and shows a bevy of regular TV programs as well as some movies created expressly for the service. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for expressly 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of expressly was in the 14th century

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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expressly. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

expressly

adverb
ex·​press·​ly ik-ˈspres-lē How to pronounce expressly (audio)
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

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