As soon as practicable means a reasonable time for action, not necessarily immediate, judged by circumstances. The phrase as soon as practicable denotes a reasonable time for action based on what can reasonably be expected in the particular circumstances rather than absolute immediacy; while distinct from as soon as possible, it is sometimes construed as synonymous with acting speedily.
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As soon as practicable means a reasonable time for action, not necessarily immediate, judged by circumstances.
The phrase as soon as practicable denotes a reasonable time for action based on what can reasonably be expected in the particular circumstances rather than absolute immediacy; while distinct from as soon as possible, it is sometimes construed as synonymous with acting speedily.
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