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Peremptorily

//pəˈɹɛmpt(ə)ɹəli// adv

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Adverb
  1. 1
    In a peremptory manner; in a commanding tone, brooking no delay.

    "He was peremptorily summoned to see the commanding officer."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an imperative and commanding manner wordnet

Etymology

From peremptory + -ly.

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