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Dictionary definition for: Peremptory

1. (s) 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 magisteri

2. (s) not allowing contradiction or refusal; "spoke in peremptory tones" "peremptory commands"

3. (s) putting an end to all debate or action; "a peremptory decree"

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