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peremptory

adjective

pe·​remp·​to·​ry pə-ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce peremptory (audio)
1
a
: 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
a peremptory mandamus
b
: admitting of no contradiction
2
: expressive of urgency or command
a peremptory call
3
a
: characterized by often imperious or arrogant self-assurance
how insolent of late he is become, how proud, how peremptory William Shakespeare
b
: indicative of a peremptory attitude or nature : haughty
a peremptory tone
peremptory disregard of an objection
peremptorily
pə-ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rə-lē How to pronounce peremptory (audio)
-ˌrem(p)-ˈtȯr-ə-lē
adverb
peremptoriness
pə-ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rē-nəs How to pronounce peremptory (audio)
noun

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Peremptory comes from Latin perimere, which means "to take entirely" or "to destroy." The prefix per- means "thoroughly," and emere means "to take." Implying the removal of one's option to disagree or contest something, peremptory stays close to its roots.

Synonyms

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masterful, domineering, imperious, peremptory, imperative mean tending to impose one's will on others.

masterful implies a strong personality and ability to act authoritatively.

her masterful personality soon dominated the movement

domineering suggests an overbearing or arbitrary manner and an obstinate determination to enforce one's will.

children controlled by domineering parents

imperious implies a commanding nature or manner and often suggests arrogant assurance.

an imperious executive used to getting his own way

peremptory implies an abrupt dictatorial manner coupled with an unwillingness to brook disobedience or dissent.

given a peremptory dismissal

imperative implies peremptoriness arising more from the urgency of the situation than from an inherent will to dominate.

an imperative appeal for assistance

Example Sentences

Her peremptory tone angered me. the governor's peremptory personal assistant began telling the crowd of reporters and photographers exactly where they had to stand
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English peremptorie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin peremptorius, from Latin, destructive, from perimere to take entirely, destroy, from per- thoroughly + emere to take — more at redeem

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of peremptory was in the 15th century

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