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PEREMPTORILY
imperatively, peremptorily
(adverb) in an imperative and commanding manner
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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
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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