Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
OBLIGATORILY
compulsorily, obligatorily, mandatorily
(adverb) in a manner that cannot be evaded; “the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied.”
obligatorily
(adverb) in an obligatory manner; “this rule applies obligatorily”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
obligatorily (comparative more obligatorily, superlative most obligatorily)
In an obligatory manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Ob"li*ga*to*ri*ly, adv.
Definition: In an obligatory manner; by reason of obligation. Foxe.
OBLIGATORY
Ob"li*ga*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. obligatorius: cf.F. obligatoire.]
Definition: Binding in law or conscience; imposing duty or obligation; requiring performance or forbearance of some act; -- often followed by on or upon; as, obedience is obligatory on a soldier. As long as the law is obligatory, so long our obedience is due. Jer. Taylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SEARCHINGLY
(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”
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