[more peremptory; most peremptory] formal 1 — used to describe an order, command, etc., that you must obey without any questions or excuses ▪ a peremptory order/instruction from the court 2 disapproving : having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they should be obeyed without question : arrogant
▪ Her peremptory tone/attitude angered me.
▪ Her peremptory tone/attitude angered me.





