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peremptory

/pɚˈɛmptɚi/ · 10 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    offensively self assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

    an autocratic person

  2. adjective

    not allowing contradiction or refusal

    spoke in peremptory tones

  3. adjective

    putting an end to all debate or action

    a peremptory decree

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