Meaning of the word controversially in English

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controversially

US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ʃəl.i/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ʃəl.i/
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Adverb

1.

in a manner that is likely to cause public disagreement or argument

Example:
The new policy was controversially implemented without public consultation.
He controversially claimed that the Earth is flat.
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