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Duly is defined as at the right time or as expected.

(adverb)

An example of duly is a person showing up when they were supposed to arrive.

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See duly in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

in a due manner; specif.,

as due; rightfully
when due; at the right time
as required; sufficiently

See duly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

In a proper manner: a duly appointed official.
At the expected time.

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Origin: Middle English duely

Origin: , from due, due; see due

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