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forthwith

American  
[fawrth-with, -with, fohrth-] / ˌfɔrθˈwɪθ, -ˈwɪð, ˌfoʊrθ- /

adverb

  1. immediately; at once; without delay.

    Any official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith.
forthwith British  
/ -ˈwɪð, ˌfɔːθˈwɪθ /

adverb

  1. at once; immediately

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Etymology

Origin of forthwith

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; forth, with

Example Sentences

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"His actions were illegal... He must therefore return control of the California National Guard to the Governor of the State of California forthwith," he wrote in his decision.

From BBC

Mr Harvey then replied to all the doctors on the email chain to say "this is absolutely being treated with the same degree of urgency… all emails cease forthwith".

From BBC

In that exchange, Mr Harvey told the consultants, including Dr Gibbs, that the issue was being taken seriously and asked for "all emails to cease forthwith".

From BBC

“He shall be released forthwith, if not incarcerated in any other case,” the order concluded.

From Seattle Times

“I don’t believe it’s warranted that Mr. Rundo spend one minute more in custody, so I’m going to release him forthwith,” Carney said.

From Los Angeles Times

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