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Definition of purposely - 3 dictionary results

pur⋅pose⋅ly

  [pur-puhs-lee]
Use purposely in a Sentence
–adverb
1. intentionally; deliberately: He tripped me purposely.
2. with the particular purpose specified; expressly: I wore that suit purposely to make a good impression.
Origin:
1485–95; purpose + -ly
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pur·pose·ly   (pûr'pəs-lē)   
adv.  With specific purpose.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: pur·pose·ly
Function: adverb
: with a deliberate, conscious, or express purpose : INTENTIONALLY
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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