summary proceeding
nounLaw.
a mode of trial authorized by statute to be held before a judge without the usual full hearing.
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How to use summary proceeding in a sentence
Eustace's motive for this summary proceeding was much the same motive which animated his conduct toward you.
The Law and the Lady | Wilkie CollinsThe taxes are usually levied by the more summary proceeding of distress and sale, as in cases of rent.
The Federalist Papers | Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James MadisonPersonally, he favored a short and summary proceeding, accordant to his own decided character.
The Life of Nelson, Vol. II. (of 2) | A. T. (Alfred Thayer) MahanAt this summary proceeding both the Chinese helpers gripped their flat-irons firmly; and leaped forward to fight.
Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis | H. Irving HancockIt is punished sometimes by indictment, and sometimes in a summary proceeding, as it was in this case.
Atrocious Judges | John Campbell, Baron Campbell
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