dictatorially
41dictatorial — [dik΄tə tôr′ē əl] adj. of, like, or characteristic of a dictator; tyrannical; domineering dictatorially adv. SYN. DICTATORIAL implies the domineering, autocratic methods or manner of a dictator [the dictatorial enunciation of his opinions ];… …
42dictatorial — adj. 1 of or like a dictator. 2 imperious, overbearing. Derivatives: dictatorially adv. Etymology: L dictatorius (as DICTATOR) …
43lay down the law — ORDER SOMEONE ABOUT/AROUND, tell someone what to do, ride roughshod over someone; informal boss someone about/around, throw one s weight about/around, push someone about/around. → lay * * * lay down the law To speak authoritatively or… …
