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- Dictionaryperemptory/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
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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. peremptory.
1. a. : 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. a peremptory mandamus. b. : admitting of no contradiction. 2. : expressive of urgency or command. a peremptory call. 3. a. : characterized by often imperious or arrogant self-assurance.
PEREMPTORY meaning: 1. expecting to be obeyed immediately and without any questions: 2. expecting to be obeyed…. Learn more.
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.
(formal, disapproving) (especially of somebody’s manner or behaviour) expecting to be obeyed immediately and without questioning or refusing. The email was peremptory in tone.
Peremptory definition: leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative. See examples of PEREMPTORY used in a sentence.
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.
When something is described as 'peremptory,' it is delivered in an authoritative and final manner, leaving no room for debate or negotiation, much like a decision or action that decisively removes any alternatives or objections.
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.
Someone who does something in a peremptory way does it in a way that shows that they expect to be obeyed immediately.
