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Word: peremptory
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Adjective:
- Accepting no refusal or disagreement; imperious, dictatorial. from 17th c.
- Precluding]] debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final. {{defdate|from 15th c.
- Firmly]] determined, resolute; obstinate, stubborn. {{defdate|16th-18th c.
- Positive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic. from 16th c.
Source: Wiktionary
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