peremptory
insisting on immediate obedience and allowing no refusal
Word origin: From Latin peremptorius, decisive, from perimere, to take away entirely.
Peremptory in a sentence
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She issued a peremptory order that left no room for discussion.
The supervisor's peremptory tone left no room for discussion of alternatives.
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The startup's early growth, impressive as it looked on paper, rested on a blank foundation, for a single lost contract was enough to push the firm to the brink of collapse.
Using “peremptory” well
Peremptory describes commands or manner that brook no dissent. Do not confuse it with preemptive, which means acting first to forestall something.
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