peremptorily

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Prosecutors peremptorily strike those whom they believe are likely to acquit.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2022

In 2000, after Mr. McManus announced he would run for Parliament in the following year’s general election, he lost his job with Mr. Heath, promptly and peremptorily.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2021

That means entertaining heterodox ideas in the first place, which means fighting the urge to peremptorily dismiss them when they strike us as odd or threatening.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2020

When the pair realise they’re outnumbered by Blofeld’s goons, Bond tells Kissy peremptorily to head back to get assistance.

From The Guardian • Apr. 13, 2020

As I started my motor Daisy peremptorily called "Wait! "I forgot to ask you something, and it's important.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald