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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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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.
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.
adjective. leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative: a peremptory command. imperious or dictatorial. Synonyms: domineering, dogmatic, arbitrary. positive or assertive in speech, tone, manner, etc. Law. that precludes or does not admit of debate, question, etc.: a peremptory edict.
Someone who does something in a peremptory way does it in a way that shows that they expect to be obeyed immediately. [ formal , disapproval ] With a brief, almost peremptory gesture he pointed to a chair.
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.
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”.
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 letter was peremptory in tone. with a peremptory wave of his hand. Word Origin. Definitions on the go.
