Fast-Tracks
/ˈfæst-træks/
Definitions
- (v.) To expedite the processing of legal or administrative matters, often by shortening or bypassing standard procedures.
The court fast-tracks cases involving urgent humanitarian concerns.
Forms
- fast-track
- fast-tracking
- fast-tracked
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Commentary
Fast-tracking typically applies in legal contexts where timely resolution is critical, such as in emergency filings or administrative reviews, and care should be taken to specify criteria and limits in procedural rules.
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