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peremptory- adjective [puh-remp-tuh-ree, per-uhmp-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
1. leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative: a peremptory command.
2. imperious or dictatorial.
3. positive or assertive in speech, tone, manner, etc.

The peremptory tone of voice my mother used told me how much trouble my brother was in.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/peremptory

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Date: 2007-02-27 03:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiderchick736.livejournal.com
My peremptory command is that there will be 2words2day.

The Word of the Day for February 27, 2007 is:
shill • \SHILL\ • verb
1 : to act as a decoy (as for a pitchman or gambler)
2 : to act as a spokesperson or promoter
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