adverb
- in a commanding manner that expects immediate obedience; without allowing discussion or refusal
Usage: formal
Examples
- The judge peremptorily dismissed the objection.
- She peremptorily ordered everyone to leave the room.
- The manager peremptorily rejected all proposals without explanation.
- He peremptorily demanded that the meeting end immediately.
- The teacher peremptorily told the students to sit down and be quiet.
- The officer peremptorily waved the traffic through the intersection.