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Another word for peremptory

peremptory Synonyms

peremptory

modif.

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fixed, authoritative, uncompromising; see absolute 1, comprehensive, finished 1, firm 1.
Harsh
rigorous, firm, stringent; see cruel 2, sarcastic, severe 2.
Dictatorial
overbearing, decisive, assertive; see absolute 3, autocratic 1, tyrannical.

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adjective

Tending to dictate:

authoritarian, bossy, dictatorial, dogmatic, domineering, imperious, magisterial, masterful, overbearing. See over

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The father appears to have been somewhat peremptory in temper, but neither inhospitable nor tyrannical.
His reply was peremptory and indignant.
It is a mistake to present a great body of hypotheses - if Comte meant them for hypotheses - in the most dogmatic and peremptory form to which language can lend itself.
It was Castlereagh that led the opposition to these almost peremptory demands of Alexander.
One of the first measures to which he directed his attention was the withdrawal of the power of nominating juries from the judges, and the imparting, of a right of peremptory challenge to prisoners.

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