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- Dictionaryper·emp·to·ry/pəˈrem(p)t(ə)rē/
adjective
- 1. (especially of a person's manner or actions) insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way: "“Just do it!” came the peremptory reply" Similar
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Peremptory means putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay, or expressive of urgency or command. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and legal usage.
Definitions of peremptory. adjective. 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” synonyms: imperative. requiring attention or action. adjective.
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.
(especially of somebody’s manner or behaviour) expecting to be obeyed immediately and without questioning or refusing. a peremptory summons. The email was peremptory in tone. with a peremptory wave of his hand.
Peremptory means final, decisive, or commanding, or not allowing contradiction or refusal. It can also be used to describe a person who is self-assured or dictatorial. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.
Peremptory means an order or command that must be obeyed without questions or excuses, or an arrogant attitude of people who think they should be obeyed. Learn more about the word, its usage, and its origin from Britannica Dictionary.
Peremptory means doing something in a way that shows that you expect to be obeyed immediately. It can also mean final or binding. Learn more about its pronunciation, collocations, and translations.
