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peremptory (adjective):
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
b : admitting of no contradiction
2 : expressive of urgency or command
3a : characterized by often imperious or arrogant self-assurance
b : indicative of a peremptory attitude or nature : haughty
Source : Merriam -Webster
Etymology : Peremptory comes from Latin perimere, which means “to take entirely” or “to destroy.” The prefix per- means “thoroughly,” and emere means “to take.” Implying the removal of one’s option to disagree or contest something, peremptory stays close to its roots.
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