C2adverbformallawpolitics
US/səˈmer.ə.li/
UK/ˈsʌm.ər.ə.li/
immediately, without the usual steps, discussion or legal process
In context
The workers were summarily dismissed after they joined the strike.
Under the old regime, critics could be summarily arrested.
The judge summarily rejected the lawyer's request for more time.
Words that go with summarily
adverb + verb
- summarily dismissedThe complaint was summarily dismissed by the board.
- summarily rejectedTheir offer was summarily rejected.
- summarily firedThe manager was summarily fired over the leaked emails.
- summarily removedSeveral posts were summarily removed without explanation.
- summarily deportedThe tourists were summarily deported for working without visas.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Summarily, the report shows three main problems.Correct: In summary, the report shows three main problems.