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Definition peremptory in American English

peremptory adjective

adjective
/pəˈrempt(ə)ri/
1

speaking or behaving rather rudely, as if you expect other people to obey you immediately

Example

She brushed them aside with a peremptory gesture.

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Definition peremptory in American English