Positively

/ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/

Definitions

  1. (adv.) In an explicit, clear, or unequivocal manner, often used to emphasize certainty or affirmation in legal texts.
    The contract state positively that all obligations must be fulfilled by the specified date.

Forms

  • positive

Commentary

Often used to emphasize unambiguous affirmation or certainty in statutory or contractual language.

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