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How to say: peremptory

Spelling: Peremptory Syllables  peremptory
US accent
/pɚɹˈɛmptɚɹi/
UK accent
/pəɹˈɛmptəɹi/
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Definition

Definition — offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

e.g. “an autocratic person”

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