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    peremptory
    /pəˈrɛm(p)t(ə)ri/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPEREMPTORY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    having the expectation of immediate and complete obedience, or to be obeyed without explanation: In his usual peremptory manner, he ordered us all into the conference room. (Definition of peremptory from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of peremptory.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › peremptoryPeremptory Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PEREMPTORY is putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay; specifically : not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply. How to use peremptory in a sentence.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › peremptoryPeremptory - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    putting an end to all debate or action. “a peremptory decree”. synonyms: decisive. determining or having the power to determine an outcome. adjective. not allowing contradiction or refusal. “spoke in peremptory tones”. “ peremptory commands”.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPEREMPTORY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    adjective. 1. urgent or commanding. a peremptory ring on the bell. 2. not able to be remitted or debated; decisive. 3. positive or assured in speech, manner, etc; dogmatic. 4. law. a. admitting of no denial or contradiction; precluding debate. b. obligatory rather than permissive. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › peremptoryPeremptory - definition of peremptory by The Free Dictionary

    adj. 1. a. Subject to no further debate or dispute; final and unassailable: a peremptory decree. b. Not allowing contradiction or refusal; imperative: The officer issued peremptory commands. 2. Offensively self-assured; imperious or dictatorial: a swaggering, peremptory manner.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishperemptory adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    adjective. /pəˈremptəri/ (formal, disapproving) (especially of somebody’s manner or behaviour) expecting to be obeyed immediately and without questioning or refusing. a peremptory summons. The email was peremptory in tone. with a peremptory wave of his hand.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › peremptoryPEREMPTORY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Peremptory definition: leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative. See examples of PEREMPTORY used in a sentence.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPEREMPTORY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PEREMPTORY meaning: 1. expecting to be obeyed immediately and without any questions: 2. expecting to be obeyed…. Learn more.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › peremptoryPeremptory Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    adjective. Barring further action, debate, question, etc.; final; absolute; decisive. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Not allowing contradiction or refusal; imperative. The officer issued peremptory commands. American Heritage. Not requiring that any cause be shown. A peremptory challenge of a prospective juror. Webster's New World.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'peremptory' - Collins Online Dictionary

    A complete guide to the word "PEREMPTORY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.