peremptory
[ puh-remp-tuh-ree, per-uhmp-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ pəˈrɛmp tə ri, ˈpɛr əmpˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
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adjective
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.
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British Dictionary definitions for peremptory
peremptory
/ (pəˈrɛmptərɪ) /
adjective
urgent or commandinga 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
Derived forms of peremptory
peremptorily, adverbperemptoriness, nounWord Origin for peremptory
C16: from Anglo-Norman peremptorie, from Latin peremptōrius decisive, from perimere to take away completely, from per- (intensive) + emere to take
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