peremptorily
Americanadverb
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in a way that leaves no opportunity for denial or refusal.
They had barely arrived when they were peremptorily ordered by a no-nonsense state policeman to turn around and leave the area immediately.
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in an assertive or imperious way.
His mother had tried to impose strict rules of behavior on the teen, but he told her peremptorily, "Hands off my life; I’ll live it however I want!"
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Law. in an absolute or unconditional way; in a decisive way that does not admit of debate or question.
According to Article V, if two-thirds of states apply for a convention to propose a constitutional amendment, Congress is peremptorily required to call one.
Other Word Forms
- overperemptorily adverb
- unperemptorily adverb
Etymology
Origin of peremptorily
Example Sentences
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She also says colleagues thought Roberts “was acting peremptorily” when he imposed a plan to hold 10 arguments by telephone when the pandemic began that year.
From Seattle Times
He simply did not want contact from anyone he didn’t know, and he made it quite clear, peremptorily, to Jack Collins that no mail—even important, flattering, or personal messages—should be forwarded to him.
From Literature
The law permits the state’s legal chief to ask the Tennessee Supreme Court to appoint a temporary prosecutor when the district attorney has “peremptorily and categorically” refused to charge a case.
From Seattle Times
“What is all this?” demanded another voice peremptorily; and Mrs. Reed came along the corridor, her cap flying wide, her gown rustling stormily.
From Literature
In 2000, after Mr. McManus announced he would run for Parliament in the following year’s general election, he lost his job with Mr. Heath, promptly and peremptorily.
From New York Times
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