Definitions for peremptory
pəˈrɛmp tə riperemp·to·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. autocratic, bossy, dominating, high-and-mighty, magisterial, peremptoryadjective

   offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

   "an autocratic person"; "autocratic behavior"; "a bossy way of ordering others around"; "a rather aggressive and dominating character"; "managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way"; "a swaggering peremptory manner"

2. peremptoryadjective

   not allowing contradiction or refusal

   "spoke in peremptory tones"; "peremptory commands"

3. peremptoryadjective

   putting an end to all debate or action

   "a peremptory decree"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. peremptoryadjective

   Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final.

2. peremptoryadjective

   Positive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic.

3. peremptoryadjective

   Firmly determined, resolute; obstinate, stubborn.

4. peremptoryadjective

   Accepting no refusal or disagreement; imperious, dictatorial.

5. Etymology: From peremptorie, parentorie et al., and its source, peremptorius, from perimo.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PEREMPTORYadjective

   Dogmatical; absolute; such as destroys all further expostulation.

   Etymology: peremptorius, low Lat. peremptoire, Fr. from peremptus, killed.

   As touching the apostle, wherein he was so resolute and peremptory, our Lord Jesus Christ made manifest unto him, even by intuitive revelation, wherein there was no possibility of errour. Richard Hooker.

   He may have fifty-six exceptions peremptory against the jurors, of which he shall shew no cause. Edmund Spenser.

   To-morrow be in readiness to go;
   Excuse it not for I am peremptory. William Shakespeare.

   Not death himself
   In mortal fury is half so peremptory,
   As we to keep this city. William Shakespeare, King John.

   Though the text and the doctrine run peremptory and absolute, whosoever denies Christ, shall assuredly be denied by him; yet still there is a tacit condition, unless repentance intervene. Robert South, Sermons.

   The more modest confess, that learning was to give us a fuller discovery of our ignorance, and to keep us from being peremptory and dogmatical in our determinations. Collier.

   He would never talk in such a peremptory and discouraging manner, were he not assured that he was able to subdue the most powerful opposition against the doctrine which he taught. Joseph Addison, on the Christian Religion.

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1. peremptory

   Peremptory refers to something that is absolute, final, or not allowing any refusal, contradiction, or debate. It is often characterized by a sense of urgency or commanding nature and often does not provide room for questions or hesitation. This term is frequently used in legal contexts to describe a type of legal challenge or order.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Peremptoryadjective

   precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final

2. Peremptoryadjective

   positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dictatorial; dogmatical

3. Peremptoryadjective

   firmly determined; unawed

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Peremptory

   per′emp-tō-ri, adj. preventing debate: authoritative: dogmatical: final, determinate: fully resolved or determined: that must be done.—adv. Per′emptorily.—n. Per′emptoriness. [Fr.,—L. peremptorius—perimĕre, peremptum—per, entirely, emĕre, to take.]

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. peremptory

   Whatever is absolute and final, not to be altered, renewed, or restrained. Peremptory execution, what takes place immediately.

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1. preëmptory

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of peremptory in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of peremptory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of peremptory in a Sentence

1. Ed Warner:

   Following yesterday's peremptory, unconstitutional actions by the HCA chairs, my six independent director colleagues and I have decided to resign from the board of British Basketball with immediate effect.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=peremptory
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Peremptory
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=peremptory
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peremptory
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=peremptory
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html