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French
Etymology
From dû (past participle of devoir) + -ment. Spelled with circumflex accented û as a mark of the e elided from the older spelling duement.
Pronunciation
Adverb
dûment
- duly; as due
- justly; legitimately
- Synonyms: justement, légitimement, à juste titre
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