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peremptory
adjective /pəˈremp.tər.i/
/-tɚ-/ Definition
› expecting to be obeyed immediately and without asking questions: He started issuing peremptory instructions. She was highly critical of the insensitive and peremptory way in which the cases had been handled.Controlling and being in charge peremptorily
/-trə.li/ adverb › "Now," he said peremptorily, "step forward and state your name."Controlling and being in charge
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