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per·emp·to·ry
 peremptory
- pronunciation:
- p
remp
t
ri
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
not permitting refusal or disobedience.
A peremptory order from the captain put a stop to our idling. |
| definition 2: |
expressive of a command; imperative.
a peremptory tone of voice- similar words:
- imperative
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| definition 3: |
having an arrogant or imperious quality; dictatorial.
He speaks in an offensive, peremptory way.- similar words:
- overbearing
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| definition 4: |
in law, not allowing for debate or argument.
a peremptory challenge- similar words:
- summary
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| related words: |
aggressive, authoritative, autocratic, flat, mandatory, masterful, supercilious |
| derivations: |
peremptorily (adv.), peremptoriness (n.) |
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