peremptory

Words with a similar base: peremptory

'peremptory'

[autocratic.s.01] as in: offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

Examples:
an autocratic person
autocratic behavior
a bossy way of ordering others around
a rather aggressive and dominating character
managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way
a swaggering peremptory manner

'peremptory'

[peremptory.s.02] as in: not allowing contradiction or refusal

Examples:
spoke in peremptory tones
peremptory commands

'peremptory'

[peremptory.s.03] as in: putting an end to all debate or action

Examples:
a peremptory decree

Origins

					peremptory (English)
└── peremptorie (Anglo-Norman)

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