Directly
/dɪˈrɛktli/
Definitions
- (adv.) In a straightforward or immediate manner, without intermediary steps or persons, especially regarding legal actions or responsibilities.
The plaintiff must file the complaint directly with the court to initiate the proceeding.
- (adv.) By means of explicit legal authority or clear intention, often relating to direct evidence or direct liability.
The evidence must show the defendant was directly responsible for the breach.
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Commentary
Used to emphasize immediacy or absence of intermediaries in legal duties, rights, or procedures; writers should distinguish 'directly' from 'indirectly' to clarify scope of responsibility or causation.
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