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Summarily

usgb/səˈmerəli/Volume
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Quick DecisionPlay
Emphasizes swift, possibly impulsive actions without much deliberation. SlideThe judge summarily decided the case without hearing all the evidence.
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Lack of ProcessPlay
Highlights absence of normal procedures or courtesy, often seen as abrupt or harsh. SlideHe was summarily fired, without a chance to explain.
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Negative SituationsPlay
Commonly used in contexts of dismissal, execution, or punishment, suggesting finality. SlideThe spy was summarily executed as a traitor.