dûment

See also: dument

French

Alternative forms

Etymology

From (past participle of devoir) +‎ -ment. Spelled with circumflex accented û as a mark of the e elided from the older spelling duement.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dy.mɑ̃/
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Adverb

dûment

  1. duly; as due
  2. justly; legitimately
    Synonyms: justement, légitimement, à juste titre

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