Meaning & use
summarily
Done immediately and without following the usual formal procedures or giving prior notice.
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The manager summarily dismissed the employee after discovering the theft on camera.
The court summarily rejected the appeal without holding a full hearing.
A note on using this word
Common collocations include 'summarily dismissed' and 'summarily rejected,' often implying a lack of due process.
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