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Word "PEREMPTORY" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
Synonyms:
autocratic, bossy, dominating, high-and-mighty, magisterial
Examples:
a swaggering peremptory manner

Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
not allowing contradiction or refusal
Examples:
spoke in peremptory tones
peremptory commands

Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
putting an end to all debate or action
Examples:
a peremptory decree

Crossword Clues for PEREMPTORY

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High-handed property transfer holding me back (10)
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience (10)
Find Parisian father of parliamentarian, conservative and imperious
Overbearing (10) The Guardian Quick 17 Jul 2024
Imperious peer seen about Conservative MP (10)
In law, not open to appeal (10)
Which legal term means 'not open to appeal'? (10)
A new peer. A politician, Conservative and bossy (10)
Not open to appeal, as a court decision New York Times 14 Jan 2024
French priest, Aussie pollie and conservative Brit, all are brusque (10)
Gym class referring to elected person, Conservative, as assertive The Times Quick Cryptic 15 Nov 2023
Assertive father to French politician, right-winger
Nancy's father finds politician (conservative) imperious
High-handed European politician, Conservative, chasing a lot of perks? The Telegraph Cryptic 08 May 2019
A group of soldiers occupying hollow, brooking no opposition The Telegraph Toughie 26 Apr 2018
Final free property to house them
Guardiola hedging about debut of Moroccan right-winger in final
Autocratic politician — conservative — follows dad overthe Channel
Bossy old man abroad, politician, one on the right wing
Bossy old man abroad, politician, one on the right wing The Times Cryptic 05 May 2017
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