Definition of "peacefully" []

• In a peaceful manner (adverb)

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• "President Hayes served out his term peacefully and handed over the executive power, not only to a Republican successor, but to a member of the majority of the Electoral Commission."
• "As a club we are devoted to that great Commonwealth of Nations which was evolved so steadily and peacefully from the older British Empire and Commonwealth."
• "[Page 37] again peacefully after this parting – and I thought the Buddha would pity and grant my prayer."