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   peremptory

   /pəˈrɛm(p)t(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way: "‘Just do it!’ came the peremptory reply" Similar brusqueimperioushigh-handedbriskabruptsummarycommandingauthoritativeoverbearingdogmaticautocraticdictatorialbossydomineeringarbitraryarrogantoverweeninglordlytyrannicaldespoticimperialmagisterialauthoritarianemphaticfirminsistentimperativepositive
   • ▪ not open to appeal or challenge; final: "a peremptory order of the court" Similar incontrovertibleirreversiblebindingabsolutefinalconclusivedecisivedefinitivecategoricalirrefutableunconditionalunchallengeableunappealable

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a legal term): via Anglo-Norman French from Latin peremptorius ‘deadly, decisive’, from perempt- ‘destroyed, cut off’, from the verb perimere, from per- ‘completely’ + emere ‘take, buy’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. peremptorily adverb
   • 2. peremptoriness noun

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

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   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.

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   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.

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   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

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   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.

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   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.

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

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

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

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   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.

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

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    peremptory, adj., adv., & n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary.