expeditious
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- expeditiously adverb
- expeditiousness noun
- nonexpeditious adjective
- nonexpeditiousness noun
- unexpeditious adjective
- unexpeditiousness noun
Etymology
Origin of expeditious
First recorded in 1590–1600; exped(ition) + -itious
Example Sentences
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But it calls on the attorney general to act “in the most expeditious manner in accordance with federal law.”
From MarketWatch
The order said the attorney general should make those changes “in the most expeditious manner in accordance with federal law.”
From MarketWatch
“As the court found, the OIG must consult with unions on the effects of an investigation but may reject their proposals. My office’s investigations will continue after the ‘expeditious’ bargaining described by the court.”
From Los Angeles Times
He also urged “expeditious delivery” of weapons and security services and reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself.
From Los Angeles Times
The prosecutor said his team reviewed the case in a “thorough and expeditious manner.”
From Seattle Times
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