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Peremptory

usgb/pəˈremptəri/Volume
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Authority Tone

Use 'peremptory' to describe someone's tone that shows they expect to be obeyed without question.

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The manager's peremptory tone left no room for discussion.
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No Arguing

'Peremptory' is useful when stating that an argument won’t change a decision.

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The teacher gave a peremptory answer that ended the debate.
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Command Presence

Describe a commanding presence or action as 'peremptory', emphasizing decisiveness.

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His peremptory gesture silenced the crowd instantly.
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