peremptory
adjective
1. offensively self-assured; overconfident in a rude manner.
- a very rude and peremptory tone
Similar word(s): domineering, autocratic, bossy, dominating, magisterial
2. not allowing disagreement or refusal; imperative; dictatorial.
- spoke in peremptory tones
- peremptory commands
Similar word(s): imperative
3. putting an end to all debate or action
- a peremptory law
Similar word(s): decisive
noun
1. (law) A challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.