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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As I started my motor Daisy peremptorily called "Wait! "I forgot to ask you something, and it's important.
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“What is all this?” demanded another voice peremptorily; and Mrs. Reed came along the corridor, her cap flying wide, her gown rustling stormily.
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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.
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“Now,” he said peremptorily, “step forward, please. One at a time, and no shoving.”
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Before Ranofer had time to wonder what he meant he beckoned peremptorily.
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