/ ˈprɒpəli; NAmE ˈprɑːpərli/ adverb
1.
( especially BrE ) in a way that is correct and/or appropriate :
How much money do we need to do the job properly?
The television isn't working properly.
Make sure the letter is properly addressed.
2.
in a way that is socially or morally acceptable :
You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first.
When will these kids learn to behave properly?
OPP improperly
3.
really; in fact :
He had usurped powers that properly belonged to parliament.
The subject is not, properly speaking (= really) , a science.