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peremptory
adjective(per-emp-to-ry)
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
Synonyms: autocratic, bossy, dominating, high-and-mighty, magisterial,
Examples:
A swaggering peremptory manner.
peremptory
adjective(per-emp-to-ry)
not allowing contradiction or refusal
Examples:
Spoke in peremptory tones.
Peremptory commands.
peremptory
adjective(per-emp-to-ry)
putting an end to all debate or action
Examples:
A peremptory decree.

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