The Only Use of
peremptory
in
To Build a Fire
- His erect position in itself started to drive the webs of suspicion from the dog's mind; and when he spoke peremptorily, with the sound of whip-lashes in his voice, the dog rendered its customary allegiance and came to him.†
peremptorily = in a manner that does not allow contradiction or refusal
Definition:
not allowing contradiction or refusal