peremptory
leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative: a peremptory command.
imperious or dictatorial.
positive or assertive in speech, tone, manner, etc.
Law.
that precludes or does not admit of debate, question, etc.: a peremptory edict.
decisive or final.
in which a command is absolute and unconditional: a peremptory writ.
Origin of peremptory
1Other words for peremptory
Other words from peremptory
- per·emp·to·ri·ly [puh-remp-tawr-i-lee], /pəˌrɛmpˈtɔr ɪ li/, adverb
- per·emp·to·ri·ness, noun
- o·ver·per·emp·to·ri·ness, noun
- o·ver·per·emp·to·ry, adjective
- un·per·emp·to·ri·ness, noun
- un·per·emp·to·ry, adjective
Words that may be confused with peremptory
- peremptory , preemptive
Words Nearby peremptory
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How to use peremptory in a sentence
He telegraphed her a peremptory appeal to go up to her house in London, and she was too wise to refuse.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonA peremptory message was sent at the same time to Matthews to demand his ultimate answer.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2) | Edward GibbonMy father, my own weakness, or your own peremptory commands could not keep me at Belleville when I knew you had been brought here.
The Circular Study | Anna Katharine GreenTen shillings and Jaffery's peremptory order to stick to his side and obey him slavishly took the place of intellectual workings.
Jaffery | William J. LockeBut here the peremptory tones of his father called the young philosopher to take the colts down to the lower pasture.
A Fortune Hunter; Or, The Old Stone Corral | John Dunloe Carteret
British Dictionary definitions for peremptory
/ (pəˈrɛmptərɪ) /
urgent or commanding: a peremptory ring on the bell
not able to be remitted or debated; decisive
positive or assured in speech, manner, etc; dogmatic
law
admitting of no denial or contradiction; precluding debate
obligatory rather than permissive
Origin of peremptory
1Derived forms of peremptory
- peremptorily, adverb
- peremptoriness, noun
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