"peremptorily" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /pəˈɹɛmpt(ə)ɹəli/ [UK] Forms: more peremptorily [comparative], most peremptorily [superlative]
Etymology: From 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.

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