Sūm'ma-ri-ly, adv.
adv. [From summary.]
- In a summary manner; briefly; concisely; in a narrow compass, or in few words; as, the Lord's Prayer teaches us summarily the things we are to ask for.
- In a short way or method; without delay.
When the parties proceed summarily, and they choose the ordinary way of proceeding, the cause is made plenary. Ayliffe.