publicly

Definition

In public, openly, in an open and public manner.

Etymology

From public + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "criticize someone publicly"
• "publicly announce something"
• "Although the Holy See publicly expressed its rejection of sexual abuse and pedophilia and expressed its commitment to cooperate with civil authorities when cases of pedophile priests were found¹², there are no known cases of bishops or cardinals, being found responsible for abusing children or covering up for pedophilia in their parishes."