British spelling of favorably; in a manner showing favor, approval, or advantageous conditions.
From British spelling of favorable (favour + -able) plus -ly. Reflects British English conventions maintained since standardization, though both spellings are correct in their respective regions.
The British kept the 'u' in favour while Americans didn't—it's one of the most visible markers of whether English-speaking people are from different sides of the Atlantic!
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