Peremptory implies the removal of one’s option to disagree or contest something, and sometimes suggests an abrupt dictatorial manner combined with an unwillingness to tolerate …

What does peremptory mean? Peremptory describes having no room for denial or refusal, as in The CEO’s peremptory remarks ended all discussion on the sale of the company.

PEREMPTORY definition: 1. expecting to be obeyed immediately and without any questions: 2. expecting to be obeyed…. Learn more.

1. leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative: a peremptory command. 2. imperious or dictatorial.

Oct 8, 2025 · (law) (of a date or deadline) Absolutely requiring compliance or attendance; brooking no further delay; to proceed whether a party attends or not; final. As this trial has now …

Definition of peremptory adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (especially of somebody’s manner or behaviour) expecting to be obeyed immediately and without …

Someone who does something in a peremptory way does it in a way that shows that they expect to be obeyed immediately.

There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word peremptory, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 per•emp•to•ry /pəˈrɛmptəri/ adj. leaving no opportunity or chance for denial or refusal: a peremptory …

PEREMPTORY meaning: 1 : used to describe an order, command, etc., that you must obey without any questions or excuses; 2 : having or showing the insulting attitude of people who …