Promptly
/ˈprɒmptli/
Definitions
- (adv.) Without delay; immediately after the time specified or expected.
The defendant must respond promptly to the court's order.
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In legal drafting, 'promptly' denotes a time frame requiring swift action, often interpreted contextually to avoid ambiguity.
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