Where does “peremptorily” come from?
Peremptorily derives from Middle English -ly, Old English -līċ, Proto-Germanic -līkaz, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ḱóm meaning "with" or "together," combined with Proto-Indo-European līg- to form adverbial constructions.
peremptorily (English): In a peremptory manner; in a commanding tone,...
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- In a peremptory manner; in a commanding tone,...
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