transcription, транскрипция: [ pə-ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rē ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English peremptorie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin peremptorius, from Latin, destructive, from perimere to take entirely, destroy, from per- thoroughly + emere to take — more at redeem
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay ; specifically : not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply
a peremptory mandamus
b. : admitting of no contradiction
2. : expressive of urgency or command
a peremptory call
3.
a. : characterized by often imperious or arrogant self-assurance
how insolent of late he is become, how proud, how peremptory — Shakespeare
b. : indicative of a peremptory attitude or nature : haughty
a peremptory tone
peremptory disregard of an objection
Synonyms: see masterful
• pe·remp·to·ri·ly -ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rə-lē; -ˌrem(p)-ˈtȯr-ə-lē adverb
• pe·remp·to·ri·ness -ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rē-nəs noun