Definitions for expressly
ɪkˈsprɛs liex·press·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. expresslyadverb

   with specific intentions; for the express purpose

   "she needs the money expressly for her patients"

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1. expresslyadverb

   In an expressive or explicit manner.

   We were expressly permitted to use the building.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Expresslyadverb

   In direct terms; plainly; clearly; not by implication; not generally.

   Etymology: from express.

   It doth not follow, that of necessity we shall sin, unless we expressly extend this in every particular. Richard Hooker, b. ii. s. 2.

   Articles of belief, and things which all men must of necessity do, to the end they may be saved, are either expressly set down in Scripture, or else plainly thereby to be gathered. Richard Hooker, b. iii. s. 10.

   Who dare cross ’em,
   Bearing the king’s will from his mouth expressly? William Shakespeare.

   The beginning of the worship of images in these western parts, was by the folly and superstition of the people, expressly against the will of their own bishop. Edward Stillingfleet.

   This account I expressly give of them, when I enter on the argument. Francis Atterbury, Sermons.

   All the duties that the best political laws enjoin, as conducive to the quiet and order of social life, are expressly commanded by our religion. John Rogers, Sermon 17.

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1. expressly

   Expressly refers to something that has been clearly and explicitly communicated or stated, leaving no room for doubt or ambiguity. It is often used in context of laws, rules, or agreements to emphasize that a certain point or condition has been directly outlined or specified.

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1. Expresslyadverb

   in an express manner; in direct terms; with distinct purpose; particularly; as, a book written expressly for the young

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of expressly in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of expressly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of expressly in a Sentence

1. Steve Vladeck:

   Roe wasn't decided in a vacuum ; it's part of a larger understanding of The Constitution that recognizes a right to privacy in text that doesn't expressly identify it, if there's a majority of Supreme Court justices no longer willing to recognize such a right in the context of abortion -- indeed, who believe Supreme Court should never have recognized Supreme Court -- then that calls into question those other rights, as well.

2. Jonathan Swift:

   What they do in heaven we are ignorant of; what they do not do we are told expressly.

3. Garry Reid:

   We in the Department of Defense are doing everything we can to eliminate extremism in the Department of Defense, doD policy expressly prohibits military personnel from actively advocating supremacist, extremist or criminal gang doctrine, ideology, or cause.

4. John Conyers:

   In this case, I expressly and vehemently denied the allegations made against me and continue to do so, that should not be lost in the narrative. The resolution was not for millions of dollars, but rather for an amount that equated to a reasonable severance payment.

5. John Sopko:

   Although not all such attacks are expressly prohibited by the text, U.S. officials had said they expected the level of violence to remain low after the agreement came into effect.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=expressly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Expressly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=expressly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expressly