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Antonyms for peremptoriness

Grammar : Noun
Spell : puh-remp-tuh-ree, per-uhmp-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee
Phonetic Transcription : pəˈrɛmp tə ri, ˈpɛr əmpˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i


Definition of peremptoriness

Origin :
  • "decisive," mid-15c., legal term, from Anglo-French peremptorie, from Middle French peremtoire, from Latin peremptorius "destructive, decisive, final," from peremptor "destroyer," from perimpere "destroy, cut off," from per- "away entirely, to destruction" (see per) + emere "to take" (see exempt (adj.)). Of persons or their words, "certain, assured, brooking no debate," 1580s. Related: Peremptorily.
  • As in tyranny : noun dictatorship
Example sentences :
  • "Come, Jimmy," said the master, with a touch of peremptoriness.
  • Extract from : « Cressy » by Bret Harte
  • He spoke quite civilly, but the peremptoriness jarred on her.
  • Extract from : « Into the Highways and Hedges » by F. F. Montrsor (Frances Frederica)
  • Peremptoriness and fondness mingled both in his word and manner.
  • Extract from : « Trevethlan: Volume 1 » by William Davy Watson
  • Then the faithful Sam revived his suit with some peremptoriness.
  • Extract from : « Life's Little Ironies » by Thomas Hardy
  • "I wish you to tell me," persisted Alexa, with a peremptoriness which came of the school-master.
  • Extract from : « The Elect Lady » by George MacDonald
  • Nettie's haste and peremptoriness were mixed, if it must be told, with a little resentment against the world in general.
  • Extract from : « The Doctor's Family » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
  • “Don't go out, Ida,” he said, with a peremptoriness which sat strangely upon him.
  • Extract from : « By the Light of the Soul » by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
  • And yet she had a curious impulse, an inner conviction that urged with a peremptoriness that over-rode subterfuge.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow of the East » by E. M. Hull
  • A deep, masculine voice, unmistakable in the peremptoriness of its command, sounded from the massed tangle of the hillside.
  • Extract from : « When 'Bear Cat' Went Dry » by Charles Neville Buck
  • He spoke with peremptoriness, as he placed a chair for her feet, so that she might sit with her back to the loom.
  • Extract from : « The Graysons » by Edward Eggleston

Synonyms for peremptoriness

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