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adv. - In a non-combative manner.

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  • The tenant paying the rent hereby reserved and performing the several covenants herein on his part contained shall peaceably hold and enjoy the demised premises
  • Adjective : a peaceable person; a peaceable disposition. ,in peaceable periods; a peaceable adjustment of a dispute
  • Even a fair share of property crimes can be committed "peaceably"--e.g. embezzlement.
  • And the whole congregation sent some to speak to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock Rimmon, and to call peaceably unto them.
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