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expressly (iou)



expressly adverb. LME.
[from EXPRESS adjective + -LY2.]
Distinctly, positively; in plain terms, explicitly. Formerly also, in full detail; with distinct enunciation. LME.
P. Ustinov Peasants were expressly forbidden to leave the estates.
Avowedly, directly. LME-L17.
For the express purpose; on purpose. E17.
J. Buchan Leithen..has come here expressly to save the lady.