duly

In fitting manner

Duly means in the proper or expected manner, often with a sense of formality or official procedure: The document was duly signed and notarized.

It can also mean at the appropriate time: Your concerns have been duly noted.

The word carries a slight bureaucratic flavor, suggesting that proper steps were followed.

properly

appropriately

In a suitable manner

rightly · suitably · legitimately · officially · formally · lawfully · justly · acknowledged · recognized · certified

punctually

promptly

Without hesitation or delay

appointed · expected · anticipated · eventually · subsequently · accordingly · as expected

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Opposites
propriety and appropriateness

dulyimproperly

In an incorrect manner

inappropriately · unsuitably · incorrectly · wrongly · unduly

procedural regularity

dulyhaphazardly

Without order or plan

irregularly · improperly · informally · carelessly · sloppily

timeliness and expectedness

dulyunexpectedly

Without prior indication

unseasonably · inopportunely · untimely · prematurely · belatedly

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unduly

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G