properly

adverb

In a fair, sporting manner: cleanly, correctly, fair, fairly. See fair/unfair.

IN BRIEF: adv. - In the right manner; With reason or justice.

The only way in which one human being can properly attempt to influence another is by encouraging him to think for himself — Leslie Stephen

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The adverb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: in the right manner
  Synonyms: decently, decent, in good order, right, the right way
  Antonym: improperly (meaning #1)
  Derived from adjective: proper (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: with reason or justice
  Synonym: by rights

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