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publicly

/ˈpʌb.lɪ.kli/ adverb B1
  1. In public, openly, in an open and public manner. · criticize someone publicly· publicly announce something
  2. By, for, or on behalf of the public. · publicly available
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It is not Fernand Mondego’s treachery towards Ali Pasha which induces me so readily to excuse you, but the treachery of the fisherman Fernand towards you, and the almost unheard-of miseries which were its consequences; and I say, and proclaim it publicly, that you were justified in revenging yourself on my father, and I, his son, thank you for not using greater severity.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 914 · C1
Darcy, and all that he had suffered from him, was now openly acknowledged and publicly canvassed; and everybody was pleased to think how much they had always disliked Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 160 · B2
It will then be publicly seen, that on both sides we meet only as common and indifferent acquaintance.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 317 · B2
He returned to his den, and lying down there, pretended to be sick, taking care that his sickness should be publicly known.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 12 · B2

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