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Definition of Provably

1. Adverb. In an obvious and provable manner. "His documentary sources are demonstrably wrong"

Definition of Provably

1. Adverb. With proof; in a provable manner. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Provably

1. prove [adv] - See also: prove

Lexicographical Neighbors of Provably

Literary usage of Provably

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and ...by Thomas Bayly Howell by Thomas Bayly Howell (1824)
"He has given a commentary on the clause in the statute of Edward, which requires that the party accused " be provably attainted by open deed, ..."

2. Cobbett's Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High ...by William Cobbett, David Jardine by William Cobbett, David Jardine (1820)
"And then the learned judge adds, *' Note, the word is not probably, for then commune argumentant might have served, but the word is, provably be attainted. ..."

3. The Trial of Robert Thomas Crossfield for High Treason: At the Sessions by Robert Thomas Crosfeild, Joseph Gurney (1796)
"... arid imagine the death of the King : —and whether : be bei thereof provably attainted of open deed; Now, Gentlemen, this word provably has been upon all ..."

4. The Trial of James Watson, for High Treason: For High Treason, at the Bar of by James Watson, Great Britain Court of King's Bench, William Brodie Gurney (1817)
"He has given a commentary on the clause in the statute of Edward, which requires that the party accused " be " provably attainted by open deed, ..."

5. The Mother of All Webs Who Gotcha! by Gyeorgos Ceres Hatonn (1992)
"BUSH provably INVOLVED I think it is important for you to know that both Nixon and Bush were involved in the assassination. Bush, as a matter of fact and ..."

6. Trials for High Treason, in Scotland, Under a Special Commission, Held at by Charles John Green (1825)
"Lord Coke states, that " in this branch four things are to be observed; first, this word provably, that is, upon direct and manifest proof, ..."

7. The Trial of James Watson, for High Treason: At the Bar of the Court of King by James Watson, Great Britain Court of King's Bench (1817)
"The prisoner must be "provably attainted of open deed by people of his conditioni" these are the words of the statute. So that by this memorable law, ..."

8. Trials for High Treason, in Scotland, Under a Special Commission, Held at by Charles John Green (1825)
"And herein the adverb provably hath a great force, and signifieth a direct and plain proof, which word the King, the Lords, and the Commons in Parliament, ..."

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