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
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How to use peremptory in a sentence
Nettie's haste and peremptoriness were mixed, if it must be told, with a little resentment against the world in general.
The Doctor's Family | Mrs. (Margaret) OliphantTheodore pushed back his chair from the table with a harsh peremptoriness, startling them all.
A Country Gentleman and his Family | Mrs. (Margaret) OliphantThis law is almost without parallel in severity, peremptoriness, and defiant contempt for National authority.
The Life of John Marshall Volume 4 of 4 | Albert J. Beveridge"Sit down and warm yourself," he said, with a good-humored peremptoriness.
Averil | Rosa Nouchette CareyShe spoke with the peremptoriness of a spoiled child, but the woman smiled pleasantly and did as she was bid.
Uncle Max | Rosa Nouchette Carey
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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