2. To despatch; to send forth; to issue officially.

Such charters be expedited of course.

Bacon.

Ex"pe*dite`ly (?), adv. In expedite manner; expeditiously.

Ex"pe*dite`ness, n. Quality of being expedite.

Ex`pe*di"tion (?), n. [L. expeditio: cf.F. expédition.] 1. The quality of being expedite; efficient promptness; haste; dispatch; speed; quickness; as to carry the mail with expedition.

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