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peremptory

Pronunciation: /pəˈrɛm(p)t(ə)ri, ˈpɛrɪm-/

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Definition of peremptory

adjective

insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way:‘Just do it!’ came the peremptory reply
Law not open to appeal or challenge; final:a peremptory order of the court

Derivatives

peremptorily
peremptoriness

Origin:

late Middle English (as a legal term): via Anglo-Norman French from Latin peremptorius 'deadly, decisive', from perempt- 'destroyed, cut off', from the verb perimere, from per- 'completely' + emere 'take, buy'