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Properly

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rightnounComplying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection senses below.
decentnounAppropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
decentlyTo a reasonable or acceptable degree.
by rightswith reason or justice
in good orderin the right manner
the right wayin the right manner

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improperlyIn an improper manner; not properly.

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decentnounAppropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
decentlyTo a reasonable or acceptable degree.
rightnounIn a correct manner.
by rightswith reason or justice
in good orderin the right manner
the right wayin the right manner
dulyIn a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; suitably; properly.
arightRightly, correctly; in the right way or form.
rightlyIn a right manner; correctly, justifiably.
rightfullyRightly, correctly.
legitimatelyIn a legitimate manner, properly, fair and square.
correctlyIn a correct manner.
justlyIn a just or fair manner; rightfully.
validlyIn a valid manner.
responsiblyIn a responsible manner. [from 19th c.]
appropriatelyIn an appropriate manner; properly; suitably.
suitablyIn a suitable manner; with propriety.
justifiablyin a justifiable manner; with justification
aptlyIn an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitably
adequatelySufficient to satisfy a requirement or meet a need; sufficiently; satisfactorily.

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