peremptory
Cross references: 1. masterful pe.remp.to.ry \p*-'rem(p)-t(*-)re-\ aj [LL & L; LL peremptorius, fr. L, destructive, fr. peremptus, pp. of] perimere to take entirely, destroy, fr. per- to destruction + emere to take - more at REDEEM 1a: putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay 1b: ABSOLUTE, FINAL 2: expressive of urgency or command : IMPERATIVE {~ tone> 3a: marked by self-assurance : POSITIVE 3b: DECISIVE 4: HAUGHTY, DICTATORIAL