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peremptoryMain Entry: pe·remp·to·ry Pronunciation: \pə-ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rē\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English peremptorie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin peremptorius, from Latin, destructive, from perimere to take entirely, destroy, from per- thoroughly + emere to take — more at redeem Date: 15th century 1 a : putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay; specifically : not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply <a peremptory mandamus> b : admitting of no contradiction synonyms see masterful — pe·remp·to·ri·ly \-ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rə-lē; -ˌrem(p)-ˈtȯr-ə-lē\ adverb — pe·remp·to·ri·ness \-ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rē-nəs\ noun
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