Summarily

/səˈmɛr.ə.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a brief or direct manner; without going into detail.

The judge summarily dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.

Immediately and without delay.

The employee was summarily fired for violating company policy.

In a summary manner; without formalities.

The organization summarily rejected the proposal after the first review.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'summarius', from 'summam' (sum).

summarily dismissed

dismissed quickly and without consideration.

summarily executed

executed without a trial or due process.

summary

a brief statement or account of the main points.

summation

the process of adding things together.