peremptory: Meaning and Definition of
per•emp•to•ry
Pronunciation: (pu-remp'tu-rē, per'ump-tôr"ē, -tōr"ē), [key]
— adj.
- leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative: a peremptory command.
- imperious or dictatorial.
- positive or assertive in speech, tone, manner, etc.
- a peremptory edict.
- 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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