Peremptory
Peremptory , adjective
[Latin peremptorius destructive, deadly, decisive, final: compare French péremptorie. See Perempt.]
1.
Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final.
Think of heaven with hearty purposes and peremptory designs to get thither.
2.
Positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dictatorial; dogmatical.
Be not too positive and peremptory.
Briefly, then, for we are peremptory.
3.
Firmly determined; unawed. [Poetic] — Shakespeare
Collocations (3)
Peremptory mandamus , a final and absolute mandamus.
Peremptory plea , a plea by a defendant tending to impeach the plaintiff's right of action; a plea in bar.