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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1643, in the meaning defined above
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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 31 Oct. 2024.
Legal Definition
summary proceeding
see proceeding
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