summarily
adverb/səˈmɛrəli/
Frequency rank: #15,356 most common English word
Meaning
immediately and without following the usual process or giving full explanation; in a swift and direct manner.
Example sentence
The manager decided to summarily dismiss the employee who had violated company policy.
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