Peremptory Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Peremptory

Meaning 1 : offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

    Example : a swaggering peremptory manner

    Synonyms : autocratic,  bossy,  dominating,  high-and-mighty,  magisterial
Meaning 2 : not allowing contradiction or refusal

    Example : spoke in peremptory tones,peremptory commands

Meaning 3 : putting an end to all debate or action

    Example : a peremptory decree