immediately upon arrival — Phrase appearing in direction to factor to sell: as soon after arrival as a sale can be made, irrespective of loss, the factor being precluded from exercising his discretion. Courcier v Ritter (CC Pa) F Cas No 3282 … Ballentine's law dictionary
upon */*/*/ — UK [əˈpɒn] / US [əˈpɑn] preposition Collocations: Upon is much more formal than on, but it can be used with the same meanings as the preposition on in the following cases: on/onto an object or surface: It fell upon the ground. supported by a part … English dictionary
immediately */*/*/ — UK [ɪˈmiːdɪətlɪ] / US [ɪˈmɪdɪətlɪ] adverb, conjunction Summary: Immediately can be used in the following ways: as an adverb (with a verb): I immediately recognized his voice. (followed by a preposition or another adverb): She s the woman who was… … English dictionary
immediately — im|me|di|ate|ly [ ı midiətli ] adverb *** 1. ) very quickly and without delay: AT ONCE: When she saw him come in, she decided to leave immediately. I did not immediately realize how serious the situation was. It was immediately apparent that… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
immediately due at the option of the holder — Immediately due upon or after the holder s election to exercise the option. Damet v Aetna Life Ins. Co. 71 Okla 122, 179 P 760, 5 ALR 434 … Ballentine's law dictionary
upon the spot — Immediately, at once, on the spot … New dictionary of synonyms
upon — up|on [ ə pan ] preposition *** 1. ) on LITERARY on or onto something: Shadows were flickering upon the studio floor. He believes we were put upon this earth for a purpose. 2. ) used after some verbs instead of on FORMAL used after some verbs… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
upon*/ — [əˈpɒn] preposition 1) literary on or onto something He believes we were put upon this earth for a purpose.[/ex] 2) formal used after some verbs with the same meaning as ‘on My whole future depended upon the decision of one manager.[/ex] 3)… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
upon — [[t]əpɒ̱n[/t]] ♦♦ (In addition to the uses shown below, upon is used in phrasal verbs such as come upon and look upon , and after some other verbs such as decide and depend .) 1) PREP If one thing is upon another, it is on it. [FORMAL] He set the … English dictionary
upon — /euh pon , euh pawn /, prep. 1. up and on; upward so as to get or be on: He climbed upon his horse and rode off. 2. in an elevated position on: There is a television antenna upon every house in the neighborhood. 3. in or into complete or… … Universalium
upon — up•on [[t]əˈpɒn, əˈpɔn[/t]] prep. 1) up and on; upward so as to get or be on 2) in an elevated position on: a flag upon the roof[/ex] 3) in or into complete or approximate contact with: The enemy was upon us. The holidays will soon be upon… … From formal English to slang