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duly by ereec January 28, 2017
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duly noted 

1) A phrase which communicates that you understand and that you will give a person's advice, observation or perspective, proper consideration
2) That you will take note of the information for later consideration/use
"John, your report may need to mention the affect of tides on fish life cycles."

"Duly noted Laura. I might discuss with Steve later whether it can be added given the time constraints"
duly noted by Diction+ November 6, 2014

duly noted 

"Kim I love your shirt, but it looks a little small on you."
"Duly noted."
duly noted by Mikus47 June 29, 2008

duly noted 

A phrase that is used to disregard yet acknowledge someone’s criticism, critique, observation, or suggestion. The connotation is a snide ‘I don’t care what you think. You are probably right, but that doesn't matter. Shut up.’

The situation often ends as an ‘I told you so’
“Bill, you really should turn off the power before you replace that switch” …
“Duly noted” …
***explosion of blue sparks***

“Cindy, I really don’t think those stiletto-heels are a good idea for where we’re going”…
“Duly noted”…
***ends up twisting her ankle.***

“Before you attempt this experiment, you need to fully understand the chemistry behind the reaction.”…
“Duly noted”…
***burns down lab***
duly noted by scuba7jb June 17, 2013

Duly Noted 

A safe-for-work way to tell a smart ass "Fuck You." Usually said in a serious tone.
Smart ass: "You got some crack showing, dude."
Dude: "Duly noted."
Duly Noted by ajf1994 March 5, 2011

duly noted 

Used colloquially and incorrectly today by young people as a sarcastic and dismissive method of dismissing someone else's criticism -- often to have the last word.
Mature person, "I prefer to watch classic horror films because they relied on well developed storylines and good storytelling principles instead of today's CGI horror films"
Teenager, "duly noted."
duly noted by Ted The Teddy May 12, 2016
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