Definitions
adjective
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
“a swaggering peremptory manner”
adjective
not allowing contradiction or refusal
“spoke in peremptory tones”
adjective
putting an end to all debate or action
“a peremptory decree”
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