Forthwith
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.