Promptness
/ˈprɒmptnəs/
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- (n.) The quality or state of acting quickly or without delay, especially in legal contexts requiring timely action.
The court emphasized the promptness of the defendant's response to the summons.
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Promptness often affects the enforceability of legal rights or remedies where delay can cause prejudice.
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