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Peremptorily

usgb/pəˈremptrəli/Volume
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Absolute Authority

Use 'peremptorily' to show someone making a final decision without considering others' opinions.

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The judge peremptorily denied the appeal.
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Conversation Ender

'Peremptorily' often signifies that further discussion is pointless.

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She peremptorily ended the argument, leaving no room for response.
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Negative Emotion

The word can convey annoyance or impatience when used in commands.

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He peremptorily told the children to be quiet.
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