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Duly

usgb/ˈduːli/Volume
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Expected Outcome

Use 'duly' when an action or event is the natural result of a situation or previous action.

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After completing his training, he was duly certified as a pilot.
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Formal Acknowledgment

'Duly' is often used when formally recognizing someone's statement or action, indicating that it has been noted.

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Your complaints have been duly recorded in our system.
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Legitimate Process

It emphasizes that something was done following proper rules or procedures, often in legal or official contexts.

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The documents were duly signed and notarized.
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