amicably

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  1. In an amicable or friendly manner; with harmony; without controversy. I could wish to see the disturbances of Europe once more amicably adjusted. Goldsmith, Citizen of the World, Ixxxv.

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  • They talked amicably, agreed finally that Rosanna should go ahead and commence the divorce proceedings, and Travis probably gave her an unequivocal written statement that he intended never to return to her, for her lawyer to use in filing the case. —  Three Roads to Alamo
  • His relations with the latter have, up to 1837, passed through very varied phases; she was for a long time an object of hatred in the family, who had not treated the Duke of Kent over-amicably, and a proof of this is the fact that the Regent, from the year 1819, forbade the Duke his house and presence--which was probably another nail in the Duke's coffin. —  The Letters of Queen Victoria, Volume 1 (of 3), 1837-1843) A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence Between the Years 1837 and 1861
  • It is characteristic of the American people that, while personally very vindictive, they forgive and forget political offences far more amicably--very far--than do even the English. —  Memoirs
  • The conference ended most amicably, and the captain was invited to smoke tobacco, and partake of some tea, sagi,[2] and caviar. —  Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 448 Volume 18, New Series, July 31, 1852
  • To discuss a question amicably is the best way to gain clear insight into it; when a man argues violently, his purpose usually is not to serve wisdom but to prevail despite his lack of it, thus stultifying both himself and his adversary Clothes are important. —  The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2
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