Meaning & use
Peremptorily
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In a manner that does not allow contradiction, discussion, or refusal; imperiously or dictatorially.
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The manager peremptorily dismissed the intern's suggestion without hearing her out.
"Leave now," the guard said peremptorily, pointing toward the exit.
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"Peremptorily" is the adverbial form of "peremptory," a word also used in law to describe a challenge made without needing to give a reason, as in a "peremptory challenge."
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