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.
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Prosecutors peremptorily strike those whom they believe are likely to acquit.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2022
That means entertaining heterodox ideas in the first place, which means fighting the urge to peremptorily dismiss them when they strike us as odd or threatening.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 7, 2020
When the pair realise they’re outnumbered by Blofeld’s goons, Bond tells Kissy peremptorily to head back to get assistance.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 13, 2020
The department has found that good applicants are too hard to find, and it must be willing to talk with people who would have been peremptorily rejected in the past.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 30, 2018
“What is all this?” demanded another voice peremptorily; and Mrs. Reed came along the corridor, her cap flying wide, her gown rustling stormily.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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