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

The Posse Comitatus Act bars federal armed forces from participating in law enforcement activities unless expressly authorized by Congress. —Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024

Unlike other features of the modern Olympics, the marathon was invented expressly for the revival. —Miriam Kamil, JSTOR Daily, 20 Nov. 2024

Some state parks allow hunting, but national wildlife refuges are closed to hunting unless expressly permitted. —Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024

Trump has expressly spoken out about his qualms with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., who is widely viewed by the crypto community as an existential threat. —Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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