peremptory
[ puh-remp-tuh-ree, per-uhmp-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ pəˈrɛmp tə ri, ˈpɛr əmpˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
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.
Origin of peremptory
SYNONYMS FOR peremptory
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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH peremptory
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British Dictionary definitions for peremptorily
peremptory
/ (pəˈrɛmptərɪ) /
adjective
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
Derived forms of peremptory
peremptorily, adverb peremptoriness, 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