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Rule "firstly (first) of all"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: firstly (first) of all
Message: The correct introductory phrase is either <suggestion>\2 \3 \4</suggestion> or just <suggestion>\2</suggestion>.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Firstly of all we have to update our privacy policy.
    Correction suggestion: First of all, Firstly
ID: FIRSTLY_OF_ALL [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-21 22:33:10 +0100)