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peremptory

per·emp·to·ry [ pə rémptəree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. dictatorial: expecting to be obeyed and unwilling to tolerate disobedience,

2. expressing urgency: communicating urgency, command, or instruction

3. law closed to further consideration or action: ending, or not open to, discussion, debate, or further action

[13th century. Via Anglo-Norman< Latin peremptorius "decisive" < Latin perimere "take away completely" < emere "buy"]

per·emp·to·ri·ly adverb
per·emp·to·ri·ness noun
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