reputably

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reputably - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Reputable \Rep"u*ta*ble\ (r?p"?-t?-b'l), a. [From Repute.]
     Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable;
     praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable
     conduct.
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           In the article of danger, it is as reputable to elude
           an enemy as defeat one.                  --Broome.
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     Syn: Respectable; creditable; estimable.
          [1913 Webster] -- Rep"u ta*ble*ness, n. --
          Rep"u*ta*bly, adv.
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reputably - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  reputably
      adv 1: in a reputable manner [ant: disreputably]