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A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889

A Dictionary of Law

Has a relative meaning, and will imply a longer or a shorter period, according to the nature of the ihing to be done.

2 1.

Immediately; without delay; directly.'

3.

Within reasonable time; with convenient celerity; with reasonable diligence.^ Witli due diligence, under the circumstances.^ As soon as, by reasonable exertion con£jied to the 'Object, an act may be done." In some matters of practice, within twenty-four hours.' See Imuediatelt; Instasteb; Possible; Time, Reasonable.