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DICTATORIALLY
dictatorially, autocratically, magisterially
(adverb) in an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictator; “this manager acts dictatorially toward his colleagues”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
dictatorially (comparative more dictatorially, superlative most dictatorially)
In a dictatorial manner.
Source: Wiktionary
DICTATORIAL
Dic`ta*to"ri*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. dictatorial.]
1. Pertaining or suited to a dictator; absolute. Military powers quite dictatorial. W. Irving.
2. Characteristic of a dictator; imperious; dogmatical; overbearing; as, a dictatorial tone or manner.
– Dic`ta*to"ri*al*ly, adv.
– Dic`ta*to"ri*al*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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