summary proceeding

noun

: a civil or criminal proceeding conducted without formalities (such as pleadings) for the speedy disposition of a matter

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Assistant State's Attorney Stephen Scheller argued that that was all that ever could be at issue in a summary proceeding like extradition. Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of summary proceeding was in 1643

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“Summary proceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summary%20proceeding. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

summary proceeding

see proceeding

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