summary judgment

sum·ma·ry judg·ment

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noun summary judgment a judgment, as in an action for debt, that is entered without the necessity of jury trial, based on affidavits of the creditor and debtor that convince the court that there is no arguable issue. 1
noun summary judgment judge's decision: without jury 1
noun summary judgment judgment rendered without a trial, as when there is agreement among the parties as to the material facts and only a question of law needs to be resolved 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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