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peremptory
/pə'rɛmptəri/
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Definitions of peremptory
  1. adjective
    offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
    "a swaggering peremptory manner"

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    autocratic bossy dominating high-and-mighty magisterial domineering
  2. adjective
    not allowing contradiction or refusal
    "spoke in peremptory tones" "peremptory commands"

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    imperative
  3. adjective
    putting an end to all debate or action
    "a peremptory decree"

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    decisive
Examples of peremptory
  • "a swaggering peremptory manner"
  • "spoke in peremptory tones"
  • "peremptory commands"
  • "a peremptory decree"
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