peremptory
Allowing no refusal
Peremptory describes commands or demands that brook no argument or refusal: a peremptory order to evacuate.
The tone is imperious, expecting immediate compliance without discussion.
A peremptory person behaves this way habitually—curt, dismissive, brooking no delay: Her peremptory manner alienated colleagues.
In law, a peremptory challenge allows attorneys to reject potential jurors without stating a reason.
Arrogantly authoritative
- domineeringAggressively asserting control
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- autocraticRuling with absolute authority
- tyrannicalExercising power unjustly
high-handed · overbearing · despotic · bossy · magisterial · lordly · arrogant · haughty
Firmly demanding attention
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- emphaticExpressed with force
- demandingRequiring great effort
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
bold · pushy · brusque · curt · blunt · abrupt · terse · sharp
Ending all debate
- definitiveSettling a question finally
- finalLast and decisive
- categoricalUnconditional and explicit
- unequivocalAllowing one meaning only
absolute · binding · irrevocable · incontrovertible · unappealable · settled · irreversible · indisputable
Required by rule
- compulsoryRequired, not optional
- requiredNeeded by rule
- bindingLegally or morally required
- imperativeUnavoidably necessary
non-negotiable · enforceable · inviolable · prescriptive · requisite · necessary · coercive · compelling
imperious
Arrogantly authoritative
- domineeringAggressively asserting control
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- autocraticRuling with absolute authority
tyrannical · high-handed · overbearing · despotic · bossy · magisterial · lordly · arrogant · haughty · supercilious
insistent
Firmly demanding attention
aggressive · bold · pushy · brusque · curt · blunt · abrupt · terse · sharp · impatient
conclusive
Ending all debate
- definitiveSettling a question finally
- finalLast and decisive
- categoricalUnconditional and explicit
unequivocal · absolute · binding · irrevocable · incontrovertible · unappealable · settled · irreversible · indisputable · ultimate
obligatory
Required by rule
- compulsoryRequired, not optional
- requiredNeeded by rule
- bindingLegally or morally required
imperative · non-negotiable · enforceable · inviolable · prescriptive · requisite · necessary · coercive · compelling · unavoidable
challenge
Test of ability
injunction · dismissal · strike · disqualification · norm · exception · plea · ruling · order · objection
- bossy traitsdomineering, overbearing, pushy, demanding, controlling
- oppressivestifling, suffocating, smothering, crushing, repressive
peremptorydeferential
Showing humble submission
humble · meek · submissive · compliant · yielding
peremptorytentative
Uncertain and provisional
negotiable · provisional · indecisive · optional · irresolute
peremptoryoptional
Not mandatory
voluntary · elective · discretionary · permissive · lenient
- peremptory challengeReasonless juror removal right