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PEACEABLY
peaceably, pacifically
(adverb) in a peaceable manner; “the tenant paying the rent hereby reserved and performing the several covenants herein on his part contained shall peaceably hold and enjoy the demised premises”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
peaceably (comparative more peaceably, superlative most peaceably)
In a peaceable manner.
Source: Wiktionary
PEACEABLE
Peace"a*ble, a. Etym: [OE. peisible, F. paisible.]
Definition: Begin in or at peace; tranquil; quiet; free from, or not disposed to, war, disorder, or excitement; not quarrelsome.
– Peace"a*ble*ness, n.
– Peace"a*bly, adv.
Syn.
– Peaceful; pacific; tranquil; quiet; mild; undisturbed; serene; still.
– Peaceable, Peaceful. Peaceable describes the state of an individual, nation, etc., in reference to external hostility, attack, etc.; peaceful, in respect to internal disturbance. The former denotes "in the spirit of peace;" latter; "in the possession or enjoyment of peace." A peaceable adjustment of difficulties; a peaceful life, scene.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ACCURATE
(adjective) conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy; “an accurate reproduction”; “the accounting was accurate”; “accurate measurements”; “an accurate scale”
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