summarily

[suh-mair-uh-lee, suhm-er-uh-]

adverb

1. in a prompt or direct manner; immediately; straightaway.

2. without notice; precipitately.

   to be dismissed summarily from one's job.

Word History and Origins

Origin of summarily¹

First recorded in 1520–30; summary + -ly

Example Sentences

Last week, Human Rights Watch said jihadist groups had increased attacks in the country since March, summarily killing over 127 villagers and Muslim worshippers.

From BBC

San Bernardino County officials summarily rejected the claims.

From Los Angeles Times

After WWII, many of those women were summarily fired to make way for returning men.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking to legislators on Tuesday, South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back summarily dismissed the suggestion, hinting that it may have been a negotiating tactic.

From Los Angeles Times

Witnesses told the advocacy group that the Rwanda-backed rebels "summarily executed" local residents, including women and children, largely from the Hutu ethnic group in the Rutshuru area, near the Virunga National Park.

From BBC

Related Words

• arbitrarily 
• forthwith 
• promptly 
• swiftly