severally

[ sev-er-uh-lee, sev-ruh- ]

adverb

1. separately; singly.
2. respectively.

severally

/ ˈsɛvrəlɪ /

adverb

1. separately, individually, or distinctly
2. each in turn; respectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of severally¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; several, -ly

Example Sentences

"It could also prompt him to file for personal bankruptcy because, again, in this order Donald Trump and the business entities that were found liable, are jointly and severally liable," Rubin said.

From Salon

"He was around 16 when his drug use started but he became severally mentally unwell when I was around nine," said Miss Bowman.

From BBC

In the aftermath, the New IRA was viewed as being in complete disarray and the main narrative pushed in policing and security circles was that threat it posed had been severally blunted.

From BBC

They subsidized the free press and public education, knowing that if they didn’t, both would be controlled and severally limited.

From Seattle Times

The new bill would have created a category of companies called “brand guarantors” that would have been “jointly and severally” liable for any wage theft in the production of clothing.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aside
• individually
• respectively
• separately