how to pronounce peremptory

/pɚˈɛmptɚiː/

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peremptory is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of peremptory in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… get rid of peremptory strikes so only …”

meanings of peremptory

adjective:

Positive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic.
Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal.
Accepting no refusal or disagreement; imperious, dictatorial.
Firmly determined, resolute; obstinate, stubborn.

noun:

A challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.

peremptory frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word peremptory occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics peremptory can be related to

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