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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Under current law the Legislature cannot, merely by passing a bill, grant to the attorney general prosecutorial authority that the Texas constitution expressly assigns to district attorneys.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
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In October, Lindsey Willis, Publix’s South and Central Florida spokesperson, sent the Sun Sentinel a statement that did not expressly state Publix had changed its policy to allow open carry.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2026
These amendments to the Florida Constitution expressly prohibit redrawing districts with the intent to favor or disfavor a political party or an incumbent.
—Daniel A. Smith, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 13 May 2026
In October, Lindsey Willis, Publix’s South and Central Florida spokesperson, sent the Sun Sentinel a statement that did not expressly state Publix had changed its policy to allow open carry.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2026
These amendments to the Florida Constitution expressly prohibit redrawing districts with the intent to favor or disfavor a political party or an incumbent.
—Daniel A. Smith, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expressly. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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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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