"peremptorily" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /pəˈɹɛmpt(ə)ɹəli/ [UK] Forms: more peremptorily [comparative], most peremptorily [superlative]
Etymology: peremptory + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|peremptory|ly}} peremptory + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} peremptorily (comparative more peremptorily, superlative most peremptorily)
  1. In a peremptory manner; in a commanding tone, brooking no delay.
    Sense id: en-peremptorily-en-adv-BnbVsDrK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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