PEREMPTORILY

imperatively, peremptorily

(adverb) in an imperative and commanding manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

peremptorily (comparative more peremptorily, superlative most peremptorily)

In a peremptory manner; in a commanding tone, brooking no delay.

He was peremptorily summoned to see the commanding officer.

Source: Wiktionary

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Per"emp*to*ri*ly, adv.

Definition: In a peremptory manner; absolutely; positively. Bacon.

PEREMPTORY

Per"emp*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. peremptorius destructive, deadly, decisive, final: cf. F. péremptorie. See Perempt.]

1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final. Think of heaven with hearty purposes and peremptory designs to get thither. Jer. Taylor.

2. Positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dictatorial; dogmatical. Be not too positive and peremptory. Bacon. Briefly, then, for we are peremptory. Shak.

3. Firmly determined; unawed. [Poetic] Shak. Peremptory challenge (Law) See under Challenge.

– Peremptory mandamus, a final and absolute mandamus.

– Peremptory plea, a plea by a defendant tending to impeach the plaintiff's right of action; a plea in bar.

Syn.

– Decisive; positive; absolute; authoritative; express; arbitrary; dogmatical.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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