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PEREMPTORY

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Putting an end to all debate or actionplay

Example:

a peremptory decree

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

decisive (determining or having the power to determine an outcome)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Not allowing contradiction or refusalplay

Example:

peremptory commands

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

imperative (requiring attention or action)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted powerplay

Example:

a swaggering peremptory manner

Synonyms:

autocratic; bossy; dominating; high-and-mighty; magisterial; peremptory

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

domineering (tending to domineer)

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