duly
/'dʌli/
Definition
Adverb 1. In the proper, correct, or expected manner; as required or expected. Indicates that something is done appropriately, fittingly, or in accordance with what is right, proper, or legally necessary. 2. At the proper or appointed time; punctually. Indicates that something occurs at the correct or scheduled time.
Usage and Examples
- Indicating proper procedure or formality:
- The contract was duly signed by all parties. (It was signed in the correct, formal manner.)
- The committee duly considered all applications before making a decision. (They considered them in the proper, expected way.)
- Indicating something happens as a logical or expected consequence:
- After months of hard work, she was duly promoted. (The promotion happened as a fitting or deserved result.)
- His warnings were duly ignored, leading to the predicted problems. (They were ignored as was, perhaps regrettably, expected.)
- Indicating punctuality or occurring at the appointed time:
- The meeting commenced duly at 9 AM. (It started exactly at 9 AM.)
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- Often used in formal, legal, or official contexts to emphasize that correct procedures have been followed.
- Can carry a slightly bureaucratic or formulaic tone, implying a box has been checked or a formality has been observed.
- "Duly noted": A common formal phrase meaning "I have properly taken note of what you said," though it can sometimes imply the matter will not necessarily be acted upon.
- Your complaint has been duly noted and will be passed to the manager.
Variants and Related Words
- Due (Adjective): Owed or owing as a right; expected or scheduled to happen.
- Payment is due on the first of the month.
- Dutiful (Adjective): Conscientiously fulfilling one's duty.
- He was a dutiful son.
Synonyms
- Properly
- Appropriately
- Correctly
- Punctually (for the time-related sense)
- Formally
Antonyms
- Improperly
- Incorrectly
- Unsuitably
- Belatedly (for the time-related sense)
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Duly authorized: Having been given proper and official authority.
- Only duly authorized personnel may enter.
- Duly constituted: Properly or formally established.
- The duly constituted committee will review the case.
Adverb
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at the proper time
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she was duly apprised of the raise
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