Expedite
/ɪkˈspedɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To make a process happen faster or be accomplished more quickly.
The court agreed to expedite the hearing due to the urgent circumstances.
- (adj.) Done with speed and efficiency, often in a legal or administrative context.
The case was filed under the expedited procedures.
Forms
- expedited
- expedit
- expedites
- expediting
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'expedite' often implies prioritizing certain cases or processes to reduce delay, useful in procedural rules and court orders.
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