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Synonyms for peremptory

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

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Définition of peremptory

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.
  • adj overbearing, authoritative
Example sentences :
  • He tried to evade immediate payment, but on this point his creditor was peremptory.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • A peremptory order from de Naarboveck had caused Wilhelmine to descend.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • It is the peremptory military spirit which prevails in the government of honour.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • He was so peremptory that Andre-Louis turned to look at him.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Thorpe hailed him, with a peremptory tone, and gave the brusque order, "Strand!"
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • A peremptory order to surrender the house and demesne was also issued.
  • Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever
  • "Give me this revolver," said Willems, in a peremptory tone.
  • Extract from : « An Outcast of the Islands » by Joseph Conrad
  • This uplifting illusion made him inquisitorial and peremptory.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow-Line » by Joseph Conrad
  • "This is somewhat of a peremptory proceeding," replied Jack.
  • Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • I have got a peremptory letter from the bishop, and must be back in Murranakilty as soon as I can.'
  • Extract from : « Jack Hinton » by Charles James Lever

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