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Peremptory
pəˈrɛm(p)t(ə)ri
Peremptory definitions
adjective
peremptory
- insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way
"‘Just do it!’ came the peremptory reply"
brusque imperious high-handed brisk abrupt summary commanding authoritative overbearing dogmatic autocratic dictatorial bossy domineering arbitrary arrogant overweening lordly tyrannical despotic imperial magisterial authoritarian- not open to appeal or challenge; final
"a peremptory order of the court"