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institutively

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːtɪvli/

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adv

Meaning 1

In a way that conforms to an institution.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • James Harrington, The Commonwealth of Oceana This having been institutively exercis'd has been shewn by the Chirotonia , or Ballot of the People , came sooner or late

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From institutive + -ly.