Peremptory
Pronunciation: /pərˈɛmptəriː/
Peremptory (adjective)
- demanding immediate attention or obedience, often in a rude way.
- not allowing refusal or debate; final and absolute.
Examples
- The manager gave a peremptory order to finish the report.
- She spoke in a peremptory tone that left no room for discussion.
Common collocations: peremptory order, peremptory tone, peremptory decision, peremptory ruling