Forthwith

Forthwith
(adv) Forthwith is the situation or time frame within which an action, event etc are required to be done, as a consequence or relation of any other action or events necessitating the former. Eg.

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As quickly as reasonably possible. When a thing is to be done forthwith, it seems that it must be performed as soon as by reasonable exertion, confined to that object, it may be done.

forthwith
adv. a term found in contracts, court orders and statutes, meaning as soon as it can be reasonably done. It implies immediacy, with no excuses for delay.

forthwith Immediately; without delay; promptly.
fraud An act characterized by deceit, cunning, or misrepresentation.
friend of the court See amicus curiae.

FORTHWITH. When a thing is to be done forthwith, it seems that it must be performed as soon as by reasonable exertion, confined to that object, it may be done. This is the import of the term; it varies, of course, with every particular case.

We will forthwith return all hostages and charters which were delivered to us by the English as security of peace or faithful service.
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Expanded Legal Definition of SettlorSeverance Pay An amount of money an employer owes to an employee in lieu of notice, in exchange for the employee's agreement to sever an employment contract forthwith.

It differs from arrest, in that he who arrests a man carries him to a person of higher power to be forthwith disposed of; but the that attaches keeps the party attached, and presents him in court at the day assigned, ...

See also: Law, Order, Will, Were, Case