26984 words

duly

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
in the correct way or at the correct time; as expected:

Examples:

He knew he had been wrong, and duly apologized.
duly oblige She asked for his autograph and he duly obliged by signing her programme.
2
in the correct way or at the correct time:

Examples:

Duly signed by the president, the bill will become law.
3
in the way that is correct or expected according to the law or rules:

Examples:

Each Director shall hold office for a term of three years or until a successor is duly elected.
duly executed/authorized/registered This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Fund and is a legal, valid, and binding agreement.

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