for an express purpose; with specific intentions plainly, exactly, or unmistakably
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ex•press•ly /ɪkˈsprɛsli/USA pronunciation
adv.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- for the specific purpose;
specially: I came expressly to see you. - in an express manner;
explicitly: She expressly demanded an apology.
ex•press•ly
(ik spres′lē),USA pronunciation adv.
- for the particular or specific purpose;
specially:I came expressly to see you. - in an express manner;
explicitly:I asked him expressly to stop talking.
- 1350–1400; Middle English; see express, -ly
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'expressly' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Treasury note
- central
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- implicit
- judgment note
- purposely
- reservation
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- waiver