expressly
adverb
ex·press·ly
ik-ˈspres-lē 
1
: in an express manner : explicitly
expressly rejected the proposal
2
: for the express purpose : particularly, specifically
made expressly for me
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In its 16-page filing, the DOJ emphasized that plea agreements are interpreted like contracts and must be narrowly construed unless expressly made applicable to multiple jurisdictions.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2025
Many states expressly bar lifers, and virtual lifers, from rehabilitation programs, college education, and any opportunity beyond their cells, favoring those who will one day be released into society and might contribute to it.
—Brooke Allen, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
Such a finding must be expressly included in the rule if a larger fine is to be specified.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
Indeed, its scale and sprawl feel sensitively suited to a story expressly about the wearying duration and day-by-day pace of the recovery process, as well as a pointed rejoinder to industry conventions regarding which stories generally get to take up this much space.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 July 2025
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2025
Many states expressly bar lifers, and virtual lifers, from rehabilitation programs, college education, and any opportunity beyond their cells, favoring those who will one day be released into society and might contribute to it.
—Brooke Allen, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
Such a finding must be expressly included in the rule if a larger fine is to be specified.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
Indeed, its scale and sprawl feel sensitively suited to a story expressly about the wearying duration and day-by-day pace of the recovery process, as well as a pointed rejoinder to industry conventions regarding which stories generally get to take up this much space.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 July 2025
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expressly. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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expressly
adverb
ex·press·ly
ik-ˈspres-lē
1
: so as to be absolutely clear : explicitly
was expressly forbidden to smoke
2
: for the express purpose : especially
came expressly to congratulate her
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